urohyal
clidoste
Tendon bone that forms in the tendon of the sternohyoid muscles ventral to the anterior end of copula 1. The urohyal associates by ligaments to the ventral hypohyals or it articulates with the ventral hypohyals. The urohyal is an unpaired bone.
| Type | Bone |
| Parent Structure | dermal bone |
| Latin Name | clidoste |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the urohyal?
Tendon bone that forms in the tendon of the sternohyoid muscles ventral to the anterior end of copula 1. The urohyal associates by ligaments to the ventral hypohyals or it articulates with the ventral hypohyals. The urohyal is an unpaired bone.
What is the Latin name for the urohyal?
The Latin name for the urohyal is clidoste.
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