2023年8月8日 · The branchial arches are embryologic structures that develop into anatomic structures in the adult human. The term “branchial” derives from the Latin “branchia,” meaning gills, and is used to describe the development of many species of fish and amphibia. Therefore, the term “branchial arches” is alternatively named “pharyngeal arches” to more accurately describe human anatomy.

The meaning of BRANCHIAL is of, relating to, or supplying the gills or associated structures or their embryonic precursors.