Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ossa
Noun
/ˈɔːsə/
Definition
Ossa refers to small bony structures within the body, particularly in anatomical contexts. The term is often used in plural to describe multiple bones or bone-like structures.
Examples
- The ossa of the human skeleton provide structure and support.
- In the classification of bones, the ossa can be categorized into different types such as long, short, flat, and irregular.
- During the anatomy lesson, we studied the ossa of various animals to understand their skeletal differences.
Meaning
In anatomy, ‘ossa’ is commonly used to refer to bones in general. It derives from Latin, where ‘os’ means bone, and ‘ossa’ is the plural form, indicating more than one bone.
Synonyms
- bones
- skeletal structures
- ossicles
