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Preferred Label : rib;

Uberon definition : An intersegmental rod-shaped bone that forms in the peritoneal membrane and attach to the vertebral parapophyses.;

Uberon related term : pleural rib; dorsal rib; ribs;

Uberon Function note : They protect and support internal organs and enable lungs to expand by expanding the chest.;

Uberon Taxon note : In most vertebrates, ribs surround the chest. In some species, especially snakes, ribs may provide support and protection for the entire body;

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An intersegmental rod-shaped bone that forms in the peritoneal membrane and attach to the vertebral parapophyses.

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19/05/2024


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