Hemapophysial

Hemapophysis Hem`a*poph"y*sis, n.; pl. {Hemapophyses} . [NL. See {H[ae]ma-}, and {Apophysis}.] (Anat.) The second element in each half of a hemal arch, corresponding to the sternal part of a rib. --Owen. -- {Hem`a*po*phys"i*al}, a.