Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rami

Noun
/ˈræmaɪ/
Definition
Rami refers to the plural form of the word ‘ramus’, which is a branch or a fork, especially used in anatomical terms to denote various divisions or branches of nerve fibers, bones, or blood vessels.
Examples
  • The brachial plexus has several rami that innervate the arm.
  • In the mandible, there are two important rami that connect to the body of the jaw.
Meaning
In anatomical contexts, ‘rami’ typically denotes branching structures that help in transmitting signals or supplying blood to different parts of the body.
Synonyms
  • Branches
  • Divisions
  • Forks