Term Name: basipterygium
Synonyms: pelvic bone, pelvic girdle
Definition: Endochondral bone that is paired and supports the pelvic fin. The basipterygium has a posteromedial process called the ischiac process (Wietzman 1962).
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000623]

Relationships
develops from: basipterygium cartilage
is part of: pelvic girdle
is a type of: endochondral bone
overlaps: inter-basipterygium joint

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