mesocoracoid (Meaning)
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mesocoracoid (n.)
A process from the middle of the coracoid in some animals.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mesocoracoid
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mesocoracoid Sentence Examples
- The mesocoracoid is a bone found in the shoulder girdle of birds and certain dinosaurs.
- It articulates with the coracoid and clavicle bones to form a strong support for the wing.
- In birds, the mesocoracoid is fused with the coracoid to form a single bone known as the scapula.
- In theropod dinosaurs, the mesocoracoid is a separate bone that lies between the coracoid and clavicle.
- The mesocoracoid is an important muscle attachment site for the flight muscles in birds.
- The size and shape of the mesocoracoid can vary significantly between different bird species.
- In some birds, the mesocoracoid is reduced or absent, while in others it is a prominent bone.
- The mesocoracoid is involved in the transmission of sound waves to the inner ear in some species of birds.
- The mesocoracoid is generally less well-preserved in the fossil record than other shoulder girdle bones.
- The mesocoracoid is a complex bone that plays a vital role in the anatomy and function of the avian and dinosaurian shoulder girdle.
FAQs About the word mesocoracoid
A process from the middle of the coracoid in some animals.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The mesocoracoid is a bone found in the shoulder girdle of birds and certain dinosaurs.
It articulates with the coracoid and clavicle bones to form a strong support for the wing.
In birds, the mesocoracoid is fused with the coracoid to form a single bone known as the scapula.
In theropod dinosaurs, the mesocoracoid is a separate bone that lies between the coracoid and clavicle.
