Phragma
- Pronunciation
- /frahg-muh/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Phragma
- Plural
- Phragmata
Definition
An internally projecting structure or internal ridge in the insect body, usually an extension of the endoskeleton, but not a membrane. It serves as a site for muscle attachment and structural support.
Etymology
From Greek 'phragma', meaning 'a partition'.
Example
Phragmata provide attachment points for muscles in the thorax of insects.