manus
manus — noun
- manussingular
- manusesplural
1. a Latin word element meaning 'hand' that appears in medical and anatomical names
a Latin word element meaning 'hand' that appears in medical and anatomical names as a building block.
On the anatomy poster, Dr. Okafor explained that 'manus dextra' meant right hand.
Latin word used in anatomy class
In medical terminology class, Layla learned that 'manus' is the Latin root for the hand.
In English-history class, the professor traced 'manual' and 'manuscript' to the Latin root 'manus'.
Dr. Hassan wrote 'manus' on the diagram as the medical term for the hand.
- hand
the everyday English equivalent; 'manus' is restricted to formal medical and anatomical contexts
2. the hand of a vertebrate animal, specifically the part beyond the wrist that con
the hand of a vertebrate animal, specifically the part beyond the wrist that contains the palm, fingers or toes, and thumb.
In birds, the small bones of the manus help support the wing feathers.
comparative anatomy — bird manus
Before surgery, Dr. Renata studied the Golden Retriever's manus X-ray for fractures in the wrist.
veterinary context — dog manus
The structure of a cat's manus is similar to the hand bones in humans.
Veterinarians examine the manus of dogs and cats for broken bones.
In anatomy class, Paloma used a plastic model to study the bones of the manus.
用法筆記
Used mainly in formal veterinary, biological, and paleontological writing rather than everyday conversation.