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rami

rami

1 9.9
Branches of a nerve, artery, or bone that come from a main part
  • noun
  • /ˈræmaɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • The pubic rami provide critical support in the pelvic structure during movement.
  • pubic rami

Examples

  • The injuries are mostly ligamentous with possible pubic rami fractures.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Urethral injuries are usually associated with bilateral pubic rami fractures, significant vertical displacement of the pelvis, and symphyseal disruption.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The surgeon noted a fracture in the left pubic rami after the accident.

  • In anatomy class, we learned about the various rami that branch from the main nerve trunk.

Surface Forms

rami singular
ramis plural
rami plural

Etymology

Rami in anatomy comes from the Latin word ramus, which means 'branch'. Doctors use rami to name the small 'branches' of a nerve, artery, or bone, so the word means the parts that branch off a main structure.