fused cervical sclerite [FBbt_00004548]
Triangular sclerite located in the anterior thorax, lateral to the neck (Gorko et al., 2024). Anteriorly it forms a point where the neck meets the head (Gorko et al., 2024). It is formed from two (anterior and posterior) sclerites that are fused into a single composite structure (Ferris, 1950; Fabian et al., 2016).
fused cervical sclerite
ID: FBbt_00004548
Adult Anatomy
Triangular sclerite located in the anterior thorax, lateral to the neck (Gorko et al., 2024). Anteriorly it forms a point where the neck meets the head (Gorko et al., 2024). It is formed from two (anterior and posterior) sclerites that are fused into a single composite structure (Ferris, 1950; Fabian et al., 2016).
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- is part of: neck
Parts of fused cervical sclerite (2 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| anterior cervical sclerite | Adult, Anatomy | |
| posterior cervical sclerite | Adult, Anatomy |
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