endoskeletal cranial joint

endoskeletal intracranial joint

The braincase of most plesiomorphic sarcopterygians is divided by the intracranial point into ethmosphenoid and otic-occipital portions each covered by dermal bones. The function of the joint is presumably to increase the gape of the mouth rapidly during opening phases. (Forey 1997).

Type Bone
Parent Structure skeletal joint
Latin Name endoskeletal intracranial joint

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the endoskeletal cranial joint?
The braincase of most plesiomorphic sarcopterygians is divided by the intracranial point into ethmosphenoid and otic-occipital portions each covered by dermal bones. The function of the joint is presumably to increase the gape of the mouth rapidly during opening phases. (Forey 1997).
What is the Latin name for the endoskeletal cranial joint?
The Latin name for the endoskeletal cranial joint is endoskeletal intracranial joint.

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