stegural

uroneural

Modified neural arch, probably of ural centrum 4, formed by a bony base that may extend along the dorso-lateral surfaces of ural centra and preural centra 1 or 2 and by a well-developed antero-dorsal membranous projection that extends lateral to the base of epural(s) and anterior toward the neural arches and/or spines of preural centra 1 or 2 (Arratia and Schultze, 1992). The stegural is a paired bone.

Type Bone
Parent Structure uroneural
Latin Name uroneural

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the stegural?
Modified neural arch, probably of ural centrum 4, formed by a bony base that may extend along the dorso-lateral surfaces of ural centra and preural centra 1 or 2 and by a well-developed antero-dorsal membranous projection that extends lateral to the base of epural(s) and anterior toward the neural a
What is the Latin name for the stegural?
The Latin name for the stegural is uroneural.

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