upper hypural set

upper hypurals

Anatomical cluster including hypural 3 and more dorsal hypurals that supports the dorsal series of principal caudal lepidotrichia or rays. The upper hypural set articulates or fuses to ural centra 3, 4 or 5 (polyural terminology) or ural centrum 2 (diural terminology) depending on the teleost subgroup. The upper hypural set is composed of unpaired median bones.

Type Bone
Parent Structure anatomical cluster
Latin Name upper hypurals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the upper hypural set?
Anatomical cluster including hypural 3 and more dorsal hypurals that supports the dorsal series of principal caudal lepidotrichia or rays. The upper hypural set articulates or fuses to ural centra 3, 4 or 5 (polyural terminology) or ural centrum 2 (diural terminology) depending on the teleost subgro
What is the Latin name for the upper hypural set?
The Latin name for the upper hypural set is upper hypurals.

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