intercalar

opisthotic

Small membrane bone homologous with a cartilage bone in more basal fishes (Patterson, 1977). Situated between the exoccipital and the pterotic at point of attachment of short ligament that originates on the ventral arm of the posttemporal.

Type Bone
Parent Structure membrane bone
Latin Name opisthotic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the intercalar?
Small membrane bone homologous with a cartilage bone in more basal fishes (Patterson, 1977). Situated between the exoccipital and the pterotic at point of attachment of short ligament that originates on the ventral arm of the posttemporal.
What is the Latin name for the intercalar?
The Latin name for the intercalar is opisthotic.

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