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pterotic

autopterotic

Endochondral bone that articulates with the autosphenotic anteriorly, the parietal dorsomedially, the prootic ventrally (and the intercalar occasionally), and the epiotic and exoccipital posteriorly. The pterotic encloses the horizontal semicircular canal of the inner ear. The lower edge of the pterotic contributes to the hyomandibular facet. The pterotic is paired.

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Tipo Bone
Estructura principal endochondral bone
Nombre latino autopterotic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pterotic?

Endochondral bone that articulates with the autosphenotic anteriorly, the parietal dorsomedially, the prootic ventrally (and the intercalar occasionally), and the epiotic and exoccipital posteriorly. The pterotic encloses the horizontal semicircular canal of the inner ear. The lower edge of the pter

What is the Latin name for the pterotic?

The Latin name for the pterotic is autopterotic.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:2000576 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.