Y-junctions

Roads splitting diagonally

Y-junctions are points where a path, road, pipe, or other linear structure splits into two branches, forming a shape like the letter Y.

In anatomy and biology, the term describes where vessels or nerves diverge.

In electronics and networking, Y-junctions are connectors or splitters that divide a signal or flow into two directions: The cable uses a Y-junction to connect both monitors.

road

intersection

Point where paths meet

forkTined eating tool
splitSeparation into parts
crossroadsMeeting of routes

interchange · turnoff · merge · highway · traffic · signal · stoplight · roundabout · carriageway · thoroughfare

decision

choice

Act of selecting

forkTined eating tool
crossroadsMeeting of routes
optionsAvailable courses of action

alternatives · dilemma · path · direction · turning point · divergence · selection · route · parting · watershed

anatomy

blood vessels

Tubes carrying circulating fluid

arteriesTubes carrying oxygenated blood
veinsBlood-return tubes
capillariesTiniest blood vessels

bronchi · airways · nerves · lymphatic · vasculature · circulation · bifurcation · branching · vessel · tubing

branching

bifurcation

Division into two branches

forkTined eating tool
splitSeparation into parts
tributaryStream entering larger river

confluence · node · spur · offshoot · branch · diverge · ramification · artery · channel · pathway

Opposites

junction geometry/branch count

Y-junctionscrossroads

Meeting of routes

roundabouts · traffic circles · T-junctions

path continuity

Y-junctionsdead ends

Routes with no exit

cul-de-sacs · termini · straightaways

Family

junction, junctions, Y-junction, join, joins, joined, joining, joiner, joiners

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