episternum
[ep-uh-stur-nuh m]
- Anatomy. manubrium.
- Entomology. the anterior portion of a pleuron.
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This plate is called the episternum, and its stalk the omosternum.
The Vertebrate SkeletonSidney H. Reynolds
In IIIa, the episternum (a) and epimeron (b) are slightly separated.
In Man and in the Mole the paired nature of the episternum is clearly apparent.
The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., MammaliaFrank Evers Beddard
Episternum, ep-i-ster′num, n. the interclavicle: the epiplastron: the presternum of mammals.
Episternum: the anterior and larger lateral thoracic sclerite between the sternum and notum.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
episternum
- the manubrium of the sternum in mammals
- another name for interclavicle
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Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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episternum
(ĕp′ĭ-stûr′nəm)- The broad upper segment of the sternum occasionally fused with the body of the sternum and forming the sternal angle.manubrium presternum
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