Dorsal Thoracic integumental Apodeme
- Pronunciation
- /DOR-suhl tho-RA-sick in-teg-YOO-men-tuhl AP-uh-deem/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Dorsal Thoracic integumental Apodeme
- Plural
- Dorsal Thoracic integumental Apodemes
Definition
An internal ridge or a brace located within the thorax of some insects, serving for muscle attachment and structural support.
Etymology
Derived from 'dorsal', meaning 'related to the back', 'thoracic' from Greek 'thorax' meaning 'chest', 'integumental' from Latin 'integumentum' meaning 'a covering', and 'apodeme', from Greek 'apo' meaning 'away from' and 'demas' meaning 'body'.
Example
The Dorsal Thoracic integumental Apodeme of beetles provides critical structural support for the powerful muscles used in flight.
Synonyms
- Internal ridge
- Muscle brace
Related Terms
- Thorax
- Exoskeleton
- Muscle attachment
- Apodeme
Usage Notes
Dorsal Thoracic integumental Apodemes are crucial for the attachment of flight muscles and vary in size and prominence among different insect species.