urohyal (Meaning)
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urohyal (a.)
Of or pertaining to one or more median and posterior elements in the hyoidean arch of fishes.
Webster
urohyal (n.)
A urohyal bone or cartilage.
Synonyms & Antonyms of urohyal
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urohyal Sentence Examples
- The urohyal is a small bone that supports the base of the tongue in some vertebrates.
- The frog's urohyal is involved in the mechanism of sound production.
- The lizard's urohyal helps to stabilize the hyoid apparatus during feeding.
- The snake's urohyal is reduced in size and plays a lesser role in tongue support.
- The urohyal is attached to the hyoid bone by a joint that allows for some degree of movement.
- The muscles that attach to the urohyal help to control the position of the tongue and the hyoid apparatus.
- The urohyal is a cartilaginous bone in some fish species.
- In some mammals, the urohyal is fused to the hyoid bone and is no longer a separate structure.
- The urohyal is an important bone in the anatomy of the oropharyngeal region.
- The urohyal is involved in the feeding and vocalization mechanisms of many vertebrates.
FAQs About the word urohyal
Of or pertaining to one or more median and posterior elements in the hyoidean arch of fishes., A urohyal bone or cartilage.
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No antonyms found.
The urohyal is a small bone that supports the base of the tongue in some vertebrates.
The frog's urohyal is involved in the mechanism of sound production.
The lizard's urohyal helps to stabilize the hyoid apparatus during feeding.
The snake's urohyal is reduced in size and plays a lesser role in tongue support.
