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

Short bone of the pectoral fin between the humerus and the carpus.

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

Rudimentary bone resulting from the reduction of the pelvis and posterior limbs located in the muscle mass.

Short bone of the pectoral fin articulating with the scapula, the radius and the ulna.

Short bone of the pectoral fin between the humerus and the carpus.

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

Fixed bones forming the skeleton of the digits.

Bony part of the dorsal portion of the body mainly supporting the ribs; all the vertebrae together form the vertebral column.

Large thin flat bone connected to the vertebral column and allowing the pectoral fin to move.

Bony structure enclosing and protecting the brain.

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

Toothed bone comprising the upper jaw.

Toothed bone forming the lower jaw.