Plantarly

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Towards the sole of the foot not-comparable

    "Abbreviations: II–IV, trochlea of metatarsals II–IV. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0141690.g023 Like all hesperornithiforms, the trochlea of metatarsal II is wedge-shaped and more narrow medio-laterally than trochlea III or IV in dorsal view, and is shifted plantarly behind the trochlea of metatarsal III. In B."

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"Abbreviations: II–IV, trochlea of metatarsals II–IV. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0141690.g023 Like all hesperornithiforms, the trochlea of metatarsal II is wedge-shaped and more narrow medio-laterally than trochlea III or IV in dorsal view, and is shifted plantarly behind the trochlea of metatarsal III. In B."

Etymology

From plantar + -ly.

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