1. relating to or occurring between segments or sections
Usage: commonly used in anatomy, biology, and engineering contexts
2. of or pertaining to the connections or interactions between adjacent body segments in arthropods or vertebrates
Usage: technical; used in zoology and comparative anatomy

Examples

• The intersegmental muscles in insects allow for coordinated movement between body segments.
• Intersegmental nerves transmit signals between consecutive spinal segments.
• The intersegmental ligaments provide structural support along the vertebral column.
• Intersegmental reflexes enable rapid responses without involving the brain.
• The intersegmental joints in arthropods permit flexibility and bending.
• Researchers studied intersegmental communication in the nervous system of the fruit fly.