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pleurapophyses (pl.)
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pleurapophyses Sentence Examples
- The pleurapophyses of terrestrial vertebrates support the ribs and provide attachment for muscles.
- The pleurapophyses arise from the neural arches of the vertebrae and project laterally.
- In some animals, the pleurapophyses fuse with the ribs to form a solid bony structure.
- The pleurapophyses are important for respiration, as they help to expand and contract the rib cage.
- In some reptiles, the pleurapophyses are modified to form wings.
- The pleurapophyses of birds are fused together to form a rigid structure known as the synsacrum.
- The pleurapophyses of mammals are reduced in size and do not support ribs.
- The pleurapophyses are homologous to the transverse processes of vertebrae in other vertebrates.
- The pleurapophyses are an important feature of the vertebrate musculoskeletal system.
- The pleurapophyses play a role in locomotion, respiration, and protection.
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The pleurapophyses of terrestrial vertebrates support the ribs and provide attachment for muscles.
The pleurapophyses arise from the neural arches of the vertebrae and project laterally.
In some animals, the pleurapophyses fuse with the ribs to form a solid bony structure.
The pleurapophyses are important for respiration, as they help to expand and contract the rib cage.
