noun
- Plural of arcus; curved or bow-shaped anatomical structures.
Usage: anatomical/medical term; Latin plural form sometimes used in medical contexts
Examples
- The arcuses of the feet provide structural support for walking.
- In anatomy class, students learned about the arcuses formed by the carpal bones.
- The vertebral arcuses protect the spinal cord.
- Medical imaging revealed abnormalities in the arcuses of the patient's feet.