Achil´lis (tendo), n. Tendon of principal extensor muscle of foot.
Acic´ular, a. Needle-shaped; sharp and very slender.
Acrodac´tylum, n. Top of toes collectively. (117.) (Little used.)
Acro´mion, n. Process of the scapula.
Acropo´dium, n. Entire upper surface of foot. (113.) (Little used.)
Acrotar´sium, n. Front of tarsus, corresponding to the human instep. (104.) (Little used).
Acu´minate, a. Tapering gradually to a point.
Acute´, a. Sharp-pointed.
Ad- (in composition). To; towards.
Adduc´tion, n. Act of drawing a limb toward axis of body. Muscles so acting are adductors. Compare Abduction.