Term Name: coracoid
Synonyms: coracoids, scapulocoracoid
Definition: Endochondral bone that articulates dorsally with the scapula and with the mesocoracoid when the latter is present, posteriorly with the lower two or three proximal radials and antero-ventrally with the cleithrum. The coracoid develops from the scapulo-coracoid cartilage. The coracoid is paired.
Appears at: Larval:Days 14-20 (14d-21d, 6.2mm, 10 teeth)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000332]

Relationships
develops from: scapulocoracoid
is part of: pectoral girdle
is a type of: endochondral bone
overlaps: inter-coracoid joint

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