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sacral vertebrae

Bony parts located between the lumbar and caudal vertebrae and with which the pelvis articulates.

metatarsus

Part of the hind limb formed of several long bones; it connects the tarsus to the first phalange of the digit.

phalanges

Bones articulating to form the skeleton of the digits.

tibia

Long bone forming the inner limb between the femur and the tarsus.

fibula

Long bone forming the outer limb between the femur and the tarsus.

femur

Long bone of the hind limb articulating with the pelvis, the tibia and the fibula.

phalanges

Bones articulating to form the skeleton of the digits.

caudal vertebrae

Bony parts comprising the skeleton of the tail located at the terminal end of the vertebral column.

lumbar vertebrae

Bony parts of the back between the dorsal and sacral vertebrae.

thoracic vertebrae

Bony parts supporting the ribs between the cervical and lumbar vertebrae.

cervical vertebrae

Bony parts of the neck comprising the upper terminal end of the vertebral column.

pelvis

Bony girdle to which the legs are attached; two bones extending from it support the pouch and thigh muscles.

tarsus

Part of the hind limb formed of short bones located between the tibia, the fibula and the metatarsus; it acts as a shock absorber.

metacarpus

Part of the forelimb formed of several long bones; it connects the carpus to the first phalange.

carpus

Portion of the pectoral fin formed of short bones between the radius, the ulna and the metacarpus.

ulna

Long bone forming the inner limb between the humerus and the carpus.

radius

Long bone forming the outer limb between the humerus and the carpus.

humerus

Long bone of the forelimb articulating with the scapula to form the shoulder.

sternum

Elongated flat bone to which the ribs are attached and bearing a carina on its front surface.

rib

Thin curved bone articulating with the vertebral column and the sternum.

scapula

Large thin flat bone of the back; with the clavicle, it serves as an attachment point for the forelimb.

clavicle

Long bone located between the sternum and the scapula.

mandible

Toothed bone forming the lower jaw.

orbit

Bony cavity of the upper lateral potion of the head containing the eye.

skull

Bony structure enclosing and protecting the brain.