hemapophysis

he·ma·poph·ys·is

(hēm'ă-pof'i-sis)

The sternal extremity of a rib with its cartilage, representing the second element in each half of a hemal arch.
Synonym(s): haemapophysis.

[hem- + apophysis]

hemapophysis

(hĕm-ă-pŏf′ĭ-sĭs) [″ + apo, from, + physis, growth]

The portion of a developing vertebra that forms a rib and costal cartilage.