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plastron

lower shell

A composite bony plate forming the floor of the shell of a turtle consisting of fused dermal elements, including contributions from the clavicles (epiplastrons) and interclavice (epiplastron).

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Tipo Bone
Estrutura pai subdivision of skeletal system
Nome latino lower shell

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the plastron?

A composite bony plate forming the floor of the shell of a turtle consisting of fused dermal elements, including contributions from the clavicles (epiplastrons) and interclavice (epiplastron).

What is the Latin name for the plastron?

The Latin name for the plastron is lower shell.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0008276 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — plastron Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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