Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ramus
Noun
/ˈreɪ.məs/
Definition
A branch or part of a structure, especially in anatomy.
Examples
- The ramus of the mandible is essential for jaw movement.
- In plants, the ramus may refer to the branch of a tree.
- The ramus communicans connects different nerves in the body.
Meaning
In anatomy, a ramus refers to a branch of a bone or a structure that diverges from the main trunk or body.
Synonyms
- branch
- division
- stem
