hypapophyles (Meaning)
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hypapophyles (pl.)
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hypapophyles Sentence Examples
- Hypapophyles, ventral bony projections, serve as attachment points for muscles in the vertebral column.
- The hypapophyles of the cervical vertebrae are typically small, while those of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae are more prominent.
- In some species, hypapophyles may be fused to form a keel-like structure called a hypapophysial keel.
- The hypapophyles can help to stabilize the axial skeleton and limit the range of motion of the vertebrae.
- In some cases, hypapophyles may be used for grasping or grappling in certain reptilian species.
- The hypapophyles are connected to the centrum of the vertebra by a narrow stalk.
- The presence of hypapophyles in a fossil can provide valuable information about the ecology and behavior of the extinct animal.
- The size and shape of hypapophyles can vary significantly across different taxonomic groups.
- Some researchers have proposed that hypapophyles may have an evolutionary origin in the ribs.
- The development of hypapophyles is controlled by a complex genetic network that involves multiple genes.
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Hypapophyles, ventral bony projections, serve as attachment points for muscles in the vertebral column.
The hypapophyles of the cervical vertebrae are typically small, while those of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae are more prominent.
In some species, hypapophyles may be fused to form a keel-like structure called a hypapophysial keel.
The hypapophyles can help to stabilize the axial skeleton and limit the range of motion of the vertebrae.
