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rib

Term ID
ZFA:0000538
Synonyms
  • dorsal rib
  • pleural rib
Definition
Endochondral bone that is intersegmental and rod-shaped, forming in the peritoneal membrane and attached to the vertebral parapophyses. Ribs protect and support internal organs.
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • TAO:0000538
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