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truncus

truncus

9.9
The main part of the body or a blood vessel where other parts join
  • noun
  • /ˈtrʌŋkəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The scientist examined the truncus of the blood vessel to understand its structure better.

Examples

  • In human anatomy, the truncus arteriosus is crucial as it directs blood flow from the heart.

  • The mass concentrically surrounded the subclavian and axillary arteries, and the subclavian vein was also occluded from the truncus.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The truncus of the tree was thick and sturdy, supporting many branches above.

Synonyms

trunk
vstruncus
11 3.4

The main part of a person or animal body between the head and legs

is broader in use, covering main parts of other structures such as vessels

Compounds

truncus atrioventricularis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of heart fibres that carry electrical signals from the heart's top to its lower chambers so they contract

truncus celiacus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large blood vessel from the main artery in the belly that gives blood to the stomach, liver, and spleen

truncus pulmonalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A large blood vessel that carries blood without oxygen from the right side of the heart to the lungs

Surface Forms

truncus singular
trunci plural

Etymology

Truncus comes from the Latin root trunc-, which means 'trunk' or 'main stem', like a tree trunk or a suitcase trunk. So truncus in anatomy means the main part of a body or blood vessel, the central piece from which smaller branches come.