Sectorial cross vein
- Pronunciation
- /SEK-tor-ee-al cross VAYN/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Sectorial cross vein
- Plural
- Sectorial cross veins
Definition
A cross vein that lies within a sector, specifically between two branches of a radial vein.
Etymology
From Latin 'sector', meaning 'section' or 'part', and 'cross vein'.
Example
The sectorial cross veins in the wings of some dragonflies are particularly dense.
Related Terms
- Radial vein
- Wing venation
- Cross vein
Usage Notes
Sectorial cross veins are important for understanding the complex network of veins within insect wings.