diapophysis of neural arch

Term ID

UBERON:0011653

Synonyms

• diapophysis
• transverse process

Definition

Paired processes that arise near the midpoint of the neural arch lamina, for the attachment of the tuberculum of two-headed ribs. Also called transverse processes. In anurans, the term diapophysis is used in reference to the modified transverse processes of the sacral vertebra elaborated for support of the pelvic girdle.

References

• AAO:0000706

Ontology

Uberon Ontology