Pedicle
Pedicle
Pedicle (pronunciation: ped-i-kəl) is a term used in anatomy to describe a small stalk or stem that attaches different parts of the body. The term is derived from the Latin word pediculus, meaning "little foot".
Etymology
The term "pedicle" comes from the Latin pediculus, which translates to "little foot". This is due to the pedicle's function as a connecting stem or stalk, similar to how a foot connects the body to the ground.
Anatomy
In anatomy, a pedicle refers to a stem or stalk that connects various parts of the body. For example, in the vertebral column, the pedicles are the two stubby legs that project backwards from the vertebral body to meet the laminae, forming the vertebral arch. The pedicle is also a term used in dentistry to describe a narrow piece of tissue connecting a tooth to the jaw.
Related Terms
- Vertebral column: The vertebral column, also known as the backbone or spine, is a series of small bones called vertebrae that are stacked vertically to form the main support structure of the body. The pedicles are a crucial part of this structure.
- Laminae: The laminae are part of the vertebral arch in the vertebral column. They meet the pedicles to form the arch.
- Dentistry: Dentistry is the field of medicine that involves the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The term pedicle is used in dentistry to describe the narrow piece of tissue that connects a tooth to the jaw.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pedicle
- Wikipedia's article - Pedicle
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