Apodeme
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Apodeme is a noun meaning (zootomy) An ingrowth of the arthropod exoskeleton, serving as an attachment site for muscles.
Meaning
(zootomy) An ingrowth of the arthropod exoskeleton, serving as an attachment site for muscles.
Example Sentences
The muscles are attached either directly to internal protrusions of its external skeleton, called apodemes, or indirectly, by filaments attached to the connection points.
Word Forms
- apodemes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apodema, epimeron, apophysis, pedicle, endopodite, autopodium.
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