Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fasciculi
Noun
/fæˈsɪk.jʊ.laɪ/
Definition
Fasciculi are small bundles or clusters of fibers or tissues, particularly in the context of anatomy.
Examples
- The nervous system is composed of many fasciculi that transmit signals.
- In muscle anatomy, fasciculi contain multiple muscle fibers grouped together.
- During the dissection, the student observed the fasciculi in the cadaver’s thigh muscle.
Meaning
The term ‘fasciculi’ refers to several small, distinct bundles that can be found in various parts of the body, such as muscles and nerves.
Synonyms
- bundles
- clusters
- groups
