Appendicular
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Appendicular is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to a limb or appendage.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to a limb or appendage.
More Meanings
- Of or pertaining to the appendix.
Example Sentences
The primary locomotory muscles of terrestrial mammals are appendicular, so much of the locomotory heat energy of the muscle is transferred to the environment rather than directed into the body cavities; this is not the case for ascrotal marine mammals, whose primary locomotory muscles surround the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
Synonyms for appendicular
Depending on context, synonyms include appendiceal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include appendageal, appendical, appendiceal, appendicial, adnexal, palmar.
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