Uberon definition : Subdivision of skeletal system that consists of all the vertebra and associated skeletal
elements and joints in the body[modified from VSAO].;
Uberon related term : dorsal spine; spinal column; vertebral region; columna vertebralis;
Uberon narrow term : vertebral column skeleton; backbone;
Uberon broad term : spine;
Uberon Homology note : Vertebrata is characterized by three synapomorphies. First, vertebrates have a backbone
composed of vertebrae (...).[well established][VHOG];