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anterior thoracic air sac

cranial thoracic air sac

An air-filled respiratory structure (anterior thoracic) found in birds and some reptiles, functioning as part of the unidirectional airflow system for efficient gas exchange.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure anterior air sac
Latin Name cranial thoracic air sac

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the anterior thoracic air sac?

An air-filled respiratory structure (anterior thoracic) found in birds and some reptiles, functioning as part of the unidirectional airflow system for efficient gas exchange.

What is the Latin name for the anterior thoracic air sac?

The Latin name for the anterior thoracic air sac is cranial thoracic air sac.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0009065 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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