Plural of anapophysis; small bony projections or processes on vertebrae that extend upward or backward from the vertebral body.
From Greek 'ana-' (up, back) and 'apophysis' (an outgrowth). This anatomical term describes secondary bone projections on the spine.
Your vertebrae are covered in tiny bumps and ridges called anapophyses—they're like built-in anchors that help muscles and ligaments grip onto your spine.
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