Neurapophysis

[Robert Hill <rhill@amnh.org>]

> From: Archosaur@aol.com
> > 
> > can someone help me with dino parts?  what is a neurapophysis?

Hello all.  

My medical dictionary relates the following:  

Neurapophysis (nu ra POF i sis):  the structure forming either side of the
neural arch; also the part supposedly homologous with this structure in a
so-called cranial vertebra.  

Apophysis (ah POF i sis):  any outgrowth or swelling, especially a bony
outgrowth that has never been entirely separated from the bone of which it
forms a part, such as a process, tubercle, or tuberosity.  

FYI.  

Robert 

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