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A natural science concerned with the study of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially in relation to their origin, growth, reproduction, structure, behaviour and evolution.

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coracoid

Biology; Anatomy

Semicircular bone attached to the front of the scapula.

cranial

Biology; Anatomy

Forward of; of, or closer to or in the direction of, the skull. For example, the arms are cranial to the legs.

distal

Biology; Anatomy

Describes a feature anatomically located farther away from, or in the direction away from, the central part of the body or point of attachment or origin. Usually used in the ...

dorsal

Biology; Anatomy

Describes a feature anatomically located on, closer to, or in the direction of the back. For example, the scapula is dorsal of the manus.

foramen

Biology; Anatomy

An opening, such as a hole, generally smaller than a fenestra.

furcula

Biology; Anatomy

The V-shaped bone in certain theropod groups, including birds, formed by the fusion of the clavicles at the sternum. Also called the "wishbone".

gastralia

Biology; Anatomy

Abdominal, or belly, ribs, generally not attached to the spine or thoracic ribs.