infranuchal scute

Scute that is an elongated plate associated with a ligament running between posterior nuchal plate and rib on vertebra 6. Infranuchal scute is paired and develops from its associated ligament and sensory canal tubular ossicle.

Type Bone
Body System Skeletal
Parent Structure fish scute

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the infranuchal scute?
Scute that is an elongated plate associated with a ligament running between posterior nuchal plate and rib on vertebra 6. Infranuchal scute is paired and develops from its associated ligament and sensory canal tubular ossicle.
What body system is the infranuchal scute part of?
The infranuchal scute is part of the Skeletal.

Related Structures

articular surface articular system joint system articulation joint Atlas (C1) Atlas attachment site axial skeleton plus cranial skeleton skeleton axiale Axis (C2) Axis bone collagen fibril

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