supratendinal bridge

Term ID

UBERON:0018366

Synonyms

Definition

ossified bridge over a tendon; Particularly, the bridge over the extensor canal at the distal end of the tibiotarsus of certain birds. The presence of the bridge and the position of the canal opening relative to the condyles may have phylogenetic significance. Ericson (1997). http://palaeos.com/vertebrates/glossary/glossarySq.html

References

• UBERONTEMP:27dfdd96-d1ca-44b3-876b-390ed5d21c23

Ontology

Uberon Ontology