Supraspiracular
- Pronunciation
- /su-per-spa-ir-ak-yoo-lar/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Supraspiracular
- Plural
- Supraspiracular
Definition
A term referring to a specific anatomical region found on the thorax of certain insects, located above the spiracular area.
Etymology
From Latin 'super-', meaning 'above', and 'spiraculum', meaning 'opening' or 'breathing pore'.
Example
The supraspiracular region of a beetle is often involved in the attachment of wing venation.