hyosternum (Meaning)

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hyosternum (n.)

See Hyoplastron.

Synonyms & Antonyms of hyosternum

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hyosternum Sentence Examples

  1. The hyosternum is a cartilaginous structure found in the ventral part of the branchial basket.
  2. In fishes, the hyosternum is a median, unpaired element that supports the opercular apparatus.
  3. The hyosternum is connected to the hyoid arch through the hyosternal ligament.
  4. In some fish species, the hyosternum is fused with the urohyal.
  5. In tetrapods, the hyosternum is typically a small, paired element that is connected to the pectoral girdle.
  6. In mammals, the hyosternum is fused with the sternum.
  7. The hyosternum serves as a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments that support the branchial apparatus and the pectoral girdle.
  8. In some reptiles, the hyosternum is reduced or absent.
  9. The hyosternum is an important element in the skeletal anatomy of vertebrates.
  10. The development of the hyosternum is regulated by a complex network of genetic and environmental factors.

FAQs About the word hyosternum

See Hyoplastron.

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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.