appendicular

adjective

ap·​pen·​dic·​u·​lar ˌa-pən-ˈdi-kyə-lər 

: of or relating to an appendage and especially a limb

the appendicular skeleton

Examples of appendicular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Parts of the appendicular skeleton of hippos are osteosclerotic, meaning that their bones are extraordinarily dense due to the replacement of porous bone with more compact bone. —Brian Switek, WIRED, 13 July 2009

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

appendicular

adjective

ap·​pen·​dic·​u·​lar ˌap-ən-ˈdik-yə-lər 

: of or relating to an appendage:

a

: of or relating to a limb or limbs

the appendicular skeleton

b

: appendiceal