1. small supporting beams or rod-like structures, especially the thin plates of bone tissue that form a mesh-like pattern in spongy bone
Usage: anatomy; plural form of trabecula
2. thin partitions or cross-beams in various biological structures
Usage: biology; anatomy

Examples

• The trabeculae in spongy bone provide structural support while keeping the bone lightweight.
• Osteoporosis causes the trabeculae to become thinner and more fragile.
• The microscope revealed the intricate network of trabeculae within the bone sample.
• Trabeculae help distribute mechanical stress throughout the bone structure.
• The spacing between trabeculae allows for bone marrow and blood vessels.
• Age-related changes affect the thickness and connectivity of bone trabeculae.