Term Name: pectoral fin skeleton
Synonyms:
Definition: Skeleton that consists of the supporting endochondral proximal and distal radials and the dermal fins rays or lepidotrichia. The pectoral fin skeleton is located in the thoracic region of the body and articulates with the scapula and coracoid.
Appears at: Pharyngula:High-pec (42.0h-48.0h)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000943]

Relationships
is part of: pectoral fin
has parts: pectoral fin actinotrichium pectoral fin cartilage pectoral fin lepidotrichium pectoral fin radial pectoral girdle
is a type of: paired fin skeleton

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