Term Name: mesocoracoid bone
Synonyms: mesocoracoid bones
Definition: Endochondral bone that articulates laterally with the medial surface of the cleithrum and ventro-medially with the scapula and coracoid. Mesocoracoid bone is a small, arch-like bone that develops from the mesocoracoid cartilage. Mesocoracoid bone is paired.
Appears at: Larval:Days 21-29 (21d-30d, 7.8mm, 10 teeth)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000239]

Relationships
develops from: mesocoracoid cartilage
is part of: pectoral girdle
is a type of: endochondral bone

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