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Uberon Ontology

uncinate process of ribs

Term ID
UBERON:0007843
Synonyms
  • uncinate process
Definition
A posterior projection from proximal rib segments. Offers attachment sites for respiratory and shoulder muscles as well as adding structural support to the trunk skeleton[Kardong 2012]. https://github.com/obophenotype/uberon/issues/96
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