Humeral cross vein

Pronunciation
/HYOO-mer-ul KROSS VAYN/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Humeral cross vein
Plural
Humeral cross veins

Definition

A small vein connecting the costal vein and subcostal vein near the base of the forewing in some insects.

Etymology

From Latin 'humerus', meaning 'shoulder', and 'cross vein', referring to its location and function.

Example

The humeral cross vein is a characteristic feature of many flies.

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