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forelimb bone

free forelimb bone

A bone that is part of a forelimb region. Examples: humerus, any of the phalanges. Counter-example: scapula (a bone of the pectoral girdle). Note that we consider the forelimb to end at the shoulder.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure limb bone
Latin Name free forelimb bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the forelimb bone?

A bone that is part of a forelimb region. Examples: humerus, any of the phalanges. Counter-example: scapula (a bone of the pectoral girdle). Note that we consider the forelimb to end at the shoulder.

What is the Latin name for the forelimb bone?

The Latin name for the forelimb bone is free forelimb bone.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0008962 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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