| Name: | caudal vertebra |
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| Synonyms: | caudal vertebrae, mid caudal vertebra |
| Definition: | Vertebra bearing a hemal arch and spine. The most posterior caudal vertebrae support the caudal fin and are referred to as preural vertebrae. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000326] |
| Name: | neural arch |
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| Synonyms: | dorsal arcocentrum |
| Definition: | A neural arch encloses the neural canal and typically meets its partner to form a neural spine. The neural arch can be a replacement ossification of the basidorsal cartilage or can form directly in membrane bone. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001066] |