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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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tarsus

Biology; Anatomy

The section of the hindfoot between the metatarsus and the ankle joint.

temporal fenestra

Biology; Anatomy

Opening in the skull in the temple area. Many vertebrates are classified by how many temporal fenestrae they have.

tibiotarsus

Biology; Anatomy

In birds and some dinosaurs, the hind limb bone formed by the fusion of the bottom of the tibia, or calf bone, with the astragalus, the largest ankle bone of dinosaurs and birds. ...

uncinate process

Biology; Anatomy

A strutlike bone between adjacent ribs in birds, dromaeosaurs and some other theropods.

ungual

Biology; Anatomy

Describes the last, outermost bone of the manual or pedal digit. Often forms the core of a claw.

ventral

Biology; Anatomy

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

acetebulum

Biology; Anatomy

The socket on the hip into which the head of the femur fits.