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metapterygoid

metapterygoids

Endochondral bone that forms the posteriormost element of the palatal complex. It overlies the quadrate and symplectic, posteriorly it articulates with the hyomandibula and anteriorly with the entopterygoid and ectopterygoid. It curves dorsally to form the posteroventral surface of the orbit. The metapterygoid is paired.

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Tipo Bone
Estrutura pai endochondral bone
Nome latino metapterygoids

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the metapterygoid?

Endochondral bone that forms the posteriormost element of the palatal complex. It overlies the quadrate and symplectic, posteriorly it articulates with the hyomandibula and anteriorly with the entopterygoid and ectopterygoid. It curves dorsally to form the posteroventral surface of the orbit. The me

What is the Latin name for the metapterygoid?

The Latin name for the metapterygoid is metapterygoids.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:2000240 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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