Anconei

/æŋ.koʊˈneɪ.aɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural of anconeus in Latin medical terminology, referring to elbow muscles in multiple organisms or specimen collections.

Etymology

Latin plural form of 'anconeus,' the anatomical term for the elbow muscle group.

Kelly Says

Scientists studying anatomy across different animals use Latin plurals like 'anconei' to describe how each species evolved its own version of the elbow muscle.

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