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intermedius

intermedius

9.9
Located between two parts, especially in the body
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : intermedio
  • The intermedius muscle lies between the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis in the thigh.

Examples

  • In anatomy, the term intermedius refers to a middle structure.

  • In anatomy, the term intermedius is often used to describe structures located between others.

  • The nerve labeled as intermedius connects two major branches in the cranial region.

  • The intermedius muscle plays a crucial role in movement.

  • The intermedius muscle is located between the adductor and quadriceps muscles in the thigh.

  • Anatomically, the intermedius layer provides support and stability to the surrounding structures.

  • The blood vessel referred to as intermedius runs between the major arteries in the arm.

Synonyms

medius
vsintermedius
  • Specialized
8.4

In the middle between two other parts, often in anatomy

is between other parts in position, form, or size rather than exactly central

Antonyms

final
∞ 1.0

Last and cannot be changed or reversed

endmost
7.0

At the far end of a row or shelf

How Central

central
993 1.0
median
  • Specialized
1 5.3
intermedius
  • Specialized
9.9
peripheral
27 6.5

Surface Forms

intermedius positive

Etymology

Intermedius comes from Latin parts inter- meaning 'between' and medius meaning 'middle'. So as an adjective it describes something that sits 'between' other parts or is the 'middle' one, which is why doctors use it in anatomy to mean 'in the middle'.