Rostrum
Rostrum (medicine)
Rostrum (pronounced: /ˈrɒstrəm/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a beak-like structure or protrusion. The term is derived from the Latin word "rostrum", meaning "beak".
Etymology
The term "rostrum" is derived from the Latin "rostrum", which means "beak". This term was used in ancient Rome to describe the beak-like prow of a ship, and has since been adopted in various fields of study, including medicine, to describe structures that resemble a beak in shape.
In Anatomy
In anatomy, the term "rostrum" is used to describe several structures that have a beak-like shape. For example, the rostrum of the corpus callosum, a thick band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, is named for its beak-like appearance.
In Zoology
In zoology, the term "rostrum" is used to describe the beak-like projection of certain animals, such as the snout of a dolphin or the beak of a bird.
Related Terms
- Rostral: Pertaining to the rostrum or towards the rostrum.
- Rostrum of corpus callosum: The anterior part of the corpus callosum, curving downward and backward in front of the septum pellucidum.
- Rostrum (zoology): The beak-like projection of certain animals.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rostrum
- Wikipedia's article - Rostrum
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