Term Name: tripus
Synonyms: fourth Weberian ossicle, Weberian ossicle 4
Definition: Endochondral bone, membrane bone, and Weberian ossicle that is an element of third vertebra. Anteriorly it attaches to the interosseus ligament and posteriorly it extends as a transformator process embedded in the tunica externa of the swimbladder.
Ontology: [UBERON:2000698]

Relationships
is part of: vertebral element 3
is a type of: endochondral bone Weberian ossicle