Adaxial
Adaxial
Adaxial (pronounced: ad-ax-ial) is a term used in Botany and Anatomy to describe the position of an organ or structure. The term is derived from the Latin words 'ad', meaning 'towards', and 'axis', meaning 'central line'.
In botany, the adaxial surface of a leaf or petal is the side that faces towards the stem of the plant. In anatomy, the term is used to describe a structure that is located towards the central axis of the body or a body part.
Etymology
The term 'Adaxial' is derived from the Latin words 'ad', meaning 'towards', and 'axis', meaning 'central line'. It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe the position of plant organs in relation to the stem.
Related Terms
- Abaxial: The side of a leaf or other organ that is away from the stem of the plant. In anatomy, it refers to a structure that is located away from the central axis of the body or a body part.
- Dorsal: In anatomy, this term is used to describe the back or upper surface of an organism. In botany, it refers to the upper surface of a leaf or other organ.
- Ventral: In anatomy, this term is used to describe the front or lower surface of an organism. In botany, it refers to the lower surface of a leaf or other organ.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adaxial
- Wikipedia's article - Adaxial
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