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spinous

[spahy-nuhs] / ˈspaɪ nəs /




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They have short transverse processes and a short, blunt spinous process that projects posteriorly.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

On the posterior sacrum, the median sacral crest is derived from the fused spinous processes, and the lateral sacral crest results from the fused transverse processes.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The supraspinous ligament is located on the posterior side of the vertebral column, where it interconnects the spinous processes of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

A typical thoracic vertebra is distinguished by its long, downward projecting spinous process.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Osteocephalus verrucigerus can be distinguished from other members of the genus by its uniformly dark dorsum, heavily mottled venter, and large, spinous tubercles on the dorsum in males.

From A Synopsis of Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Osteocephalus by Duellman, William E.




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