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Lissamphibia: Frog Skeleton<br />
Partially & fully articulated <strong>Skeletons</strong><br />
Types of vertebrae: 1 cervical = atlas, trunk, 1 sacral & the urostyle - formed by fusion of caudal vertebrae.<br />
Parts of vertebrae: large transverse processes (The ribs have fused onto the transverses processes.). You can recognize the shape of<br />
their centra by looking at the ventral side to see the concave anterior surface & convex posterior surface.<br />
Sternum: 2 pieces (cartilage & bone). You are not responsible for the names of each part of the sternum.<br />
Pectoral Girdle: suprascapula, scapula, anterior coracoid & clavicle. Pelvic Girdle: long ilium, ischium & partly cartilaginous pubis.<br />
Forelimb: humerus, fused radioulna, carpals, metacarpal & phalange. Hind limb: femur, tibiofibula, tarsal, metatarsal & phalange.
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