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BRANCHIAL ARCH [2 records]

Record 1 2021-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
  • Morphology and General Physiology
DEF

One of a series of bony or cartilaginous arches that develop in the walls of the mouth cavity and pharynx of a vertebrate embryo, [which consist] typically of a curved segmented bar or rod on each side meeting the contralateral bar or rod at the ventral end ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
DEF

Pièce squelettique, cartilagineuse ou osseuse, soutenant la région bucco‑pharyngée des vertébrés.

Spanish

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Record 2 2021-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Respiratory System
  • Fish
  • Reptiles and Amphibians
DEF

Any of the bony or cartilaginous arches or curved bars extending dorsoventrally and placed one behind the other on each side of the pharynx and supporting the gills of fishes and amphibians.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Appareil respiratoire
  • Poissons
  • Reptiles et amphibiens
DEF

Arc osseux ou cartilagineux dans la gorge du poisson auquel les filaments et les branchiospines des branchies sont attachées.

CONT

Les poissons osseux ont habituellement quatre arcs branchiaux.

Spanish

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