Postcranial axial skeleton

System Musculoskeletal

Postcranial axial skeleton

Definition

The postcranial subdivision of skeleton structural components forming the long axis of the vertebrate body; in Danio, consisting of the notochord, vertebrae, ribs, supraneurals, intermuscular bones, and unpaired median fins; in human consists of the bones of the vertebral column, the thoracic cage and the pelvis[ZFA+FMA].

Also known as post-cranial axial skeleton — per UBERON

Related record This page carries no relationships. Atlas Médico also holds Vertebral column (2 relationships, shares MESH:D013131). These are separate concepts in the source ontology, not duplicates Atlas Médico has merged.

The Postcranial axial skeleton is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

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