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interopercle

interopercles

Dermal bone that is part of the opercular series. It is located ventro-medially to the preopercle and anterior to the subopercle. It is joined to the posterior part of the lower jaw (retroarticular) by a ligament. The interopercle is paired.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure dermal bone
Latin Name interopercles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the interopercle?

Dermal bone that is part of the opercular series. It is located ventro-medially to the preopercle and anterior to the subopercle. It is joined to the posterior part of the lower jaw (retroarticular) by a ligament. The interopercle is paired.

What is the Latin name for the interopercle?

The Latin name for the interopercle is interopercles.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:2000674 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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