Paramedial
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Near or next to the middle. not-comparable
"The skeleton comprises 26 partially articulated vertebrae (19 presacral, 3 sacral, and 4 caudal), with articulated paramedial osteoderms in some cervical and dorsal regions; incomplete scapulocoracoids, incomplete humeri, a distal portion of left radius and ulna articulating with carpus; left ilium and pubis, left femur, left tibiae and fibulae articulating with complete pes."
Example
More examples"The skeleton comprises 26 partially articulated vertebrae (19 presacral, 3 sacral, and 4 caudal), with articulated paramedial osteoderms in some cervical and dorsal regions; incomplete scapulocoracoids, incomplete humeri, a distal portion of left radius and ulna articulating with carpus; left ilium and pubis, left femur, left tibiae and fibulae articulating with complete pes."
Etymology
From para- + medial.
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