What Is Hyomandibular Pouch?
The Hyomandibula, Commonly Referred to as Hyomandibular [Bone] (Latin: Os Hyomandibulare, from Greek: Hyoeides, "Upsilon-Shaped" (Υ), and Latin: Mandibula...
The hyomandibula, commonly referred to as hyomandibular [bone] (Latin: os hyomandibulare, from Greek: hyoeides, "upsilon-shaped" (υ), and Latin: mandibula, "jawbone") is a set of bones that is found in the hyoid region in most fishes. It usually plays a role in suspending the jaws and/or operculum (teleostomi only).
What is a hyomandibula a part of?
Definition: The hyomandibula is the large, dorsal-most member of the hyoid arch. It begins ossifying in the dorsal edge of the hyosymplectic cartilage near the hyomandibular foramen (4.6 mm NL). ... A posterior knob of bone develops, also capped in cartilage, and it forms a synovial joint with the opercle.
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