appendicular

Relating to an appendage or limb, especially in anatomy; often used to describe the appendicular skeleton.

• 🇪🇸Relativo al apéndice o a las extremidades, especialmente en anatomía; se usa a menudo para referirse al esqueleto apendicular.

1. Relating to limbs or appendages C1 formal

   Pertaining to the arms, legs, or other body parts that are attached to the main body axis.

   • The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the arms and legs.
   • Appendicular muscles control movement of the limbs.
   • The doctor examined the patient's appendicular joints for arthritis.

   🇪🇸apendicular

• more appendicular comparative form
• most appendicular superlative form