urosteon (Meaning)
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urosteon (n.)
A median ossification back of the lophosteon in the sternum of some birds.
Synonyms & Antonyms of urosteon
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urosteon Sentence Examples
- The urosteon is a caudal structure unique to the marsupial order Dasyuromorphia.
- The urosteon differs from other ossified structures in the tail in having an independent center of ossification.
- The urosteon arises from the cartilaginous swelling located at the tip of the tail.
- The urosteon serves as a seat for the caudal muscles and provides protection to the tail.
- The morphology of the urosteon varies considerably among different species of dasyuromorphs.
- The urosteon is typically elongated and narrow, but it may be short and robust in some species.
- The urosteon may also exhibit a variety of shapes, including triangular, oval, or trapezoidal.
- The urosteon is an important anatomical feature for identifying and classifying dasyuromorphs.
- The urosteon is a useful tool for inferring the evolutionary relationships between different dasyuromorph species.
- The urosteon provides insights into the unique adaptations and morphological diversity of the marsupial order Dasyuromorphia.
FAQs About the word urosteon
A median ossification back of the lophosteon in the sternum of some birds.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The urosteon is a caudal structure unique to the marsupial order Dasyuromorphia.
The urosteon differs from other ossified structures in the tail in having an independent center of ossification.
The urosteon arises from the cartilaginous swelling located at the tip of the tail.
The urosteon serves as a seat for the caudal muscles and provides protection to the tail.
