epibranchial bone uncinate process

Epibranchials 1-3 in adults are compound elements formed by the fusion of epibranchial cartilages and the so-called uncinate processes. Posteromedially directed uncinate processes develop on the posterior edge of epibranchials 1-3. These appear as separate centers of chondrification (6.2 mm) that later fuse laterally to the posterior edges of the epibranchial cartilages (6.8 mm).

Type Bone
Parent Structure skeletal element projection

Sub-structures

epibranchial 1 bone uncinate process Bone epibranchial 2 bone uncinate process Bone epibranchial 3 bone uncinate process Bone epibranchial 4 bone uncinate process Bone

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What is the epibranchial bone uncinate process?
Epibranchials 1-3 in adults are compound elements formed by the fusion of epibranchial cartilages and the so-called uncinate processes. Posteromedially directed uncinate processes develop on the posterior edge of epibranchials 1-3. These appear as separate centers of chondrification (6.2 mm) that la

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