ramus

 
Pronunciation: /ˈreɪməs/

noun (plural rami /ˈreɪmʌɪ, ˈreɪmiː/)

  • 1 Anatomy an arm or branch of a bone, in particular those of the ischium and pubes or of the jawbone.
  • a major branch of a nerve.
  • 2 Zoology a structure in an invertebrate that has the form of a projecting arm, typically one of two or more that are conjoined or adjacent.
  • a barb of a feather.

Derivatives

ramal

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin, literally 'branch'