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pleural ridge also pleural apophysis: (Arthropoda: Insecta) A vertical strengthening ridge above the coxa that divides the pleuron into an anterior episternum and a posterior epimeron, well developed in wing bearing segments and continuing dorsally into the pleural wing process; the entopleuron.