hyomandibular element

epihyal

The upper paired deep bone or cartilage of the hyoid region, sometimes taking part in jaw suspension and which supports the opercle. Dorsally it articulates with the otic capsule at the hyomandibular fossa, ventrally with the quadrate and symplectic. In most Teleostei it has a foramen for the hyomandibular branch of the facial nerve (VII).

Tipo Bone
Estructura principal endochondral element
Nombre latino epihyal

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the hyomandibular element?
The upper paired deep bone or cartilage of the hyoid region, sometimes taking part in jaw suspension and which supports the opercle. Dorsally it articulates with the otic capsule at the hyomandibular fossa, ventrally with the quadrate and symplectic. In most Teleostei it has a foramen for the hyoman
What is the Latin name for the hyomandibular element?
The Latin name for the hyomandibular element is epihyal.

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