Isthmus

/ˈɪsθməs/

/ˈɪsməs/

Isthmus

a narrow piece of land with water on each side that connects two larger areas

a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure

synonyms : band

Examples

1. The isthmus is also called pars interarticularis.

2. The isthmus is the bone that holds the vertebra in place.

3. The gliders land first, on both sides of the isthmus.

4. That word, isthmus, of course, is from geography, a narrow strip of land that connects two larger pieces of land.