Quadrangular
Quadrangular
Quadrangular (pronunciation: kwɒdræŋgjʊlər) is a term used in various fields of study, including anatomy, botany, and geometry. It is derived from the Latin words "quadri-" meaning "four" and "angulus" meaning "angle".
In anatomy, quadrangular refers to a four-sided shape, such as the quadrangular space, a space in the axilla bounded by four muscles.
In botany, quadrangular is used to describe the shape of stems or leaves that have four distinct sides or angles.
In geometry, a quadrangular is a polygon with four angles and four sides, also known as a quadrilateral.
Related Terms
- Quadrilateral: A polygon with four edges (or sides) and four vertices or corners.
- Quadrangle: A geometric shape with four angles and four sides. It is often used to refer to a courtyard or a space enclosed by buildings on all four sides.
- Quadrangular space: An anatomical term for a space in the axilla bounded by four muscles.
- Quadrangular membrane: A thin sheet of connective tissue that extends from the cricoid cartilage to the arytenoid cartilage in the larynx.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quadrangular
- Wikipedia's article - Quadrangular
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