hyosternum (Meaning)
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hyosternum (n.)
See Hyoplastron.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hyosternum
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hyosternum Sentence Examples
- The hyosternum is a cartilaginous structure found in the ventral part of the branchial basket.
- In fishes, the hyosternum is a median, unpaired element that supports the opercular apparatus.
- The hyosternum is connected to the hyoid arch through the hyosternal ligament.
- In some fish species, the hyosternum is fused with the urohyal.
- In tetrapods, the hyosternum is typically a small, paired element that is connected to the pectoral girdle.
- In mammals, the hyosternum is fused with the sternum.
- The hyosternum serves as a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments that support the branchial apparatus and the pectoral girdle.
- In some reptiles, the hyosternum is reduced or absent.
- The hyosternum is an important element in the skeletal anatomy of vertebrates.
- The development of the hyosternum is regulated by a complex network of genetic and environmental factors.
FAQs About the word hyosternum
See Hyoplastron.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hyosternum is a cartilaginous structure found in the ventral part of the branchial basket.
In fishes, the hyosternum is a median, unpaired element that supports the opercular apparatus.
The hyosternum is connected to the hyoid arch through the hyosternal ligament.
In some fish species, the hyosternum is fused with the urohyal.
