interclavicle

/in-ter-klav-i-kuhl/US // ˌɪn tərˈklæv ɪ kəl //UK // (ˌɪntəˈklævɪkəl) //

锁骨间,锁骨之间,鎖骨間,锁骨间的

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
Zoology.
- : a median membrane bone developed between the collarbones, or in front of the breastbone, in many vertebrates.

It is clear that the paired elements of such a girdle were held rigid by their attachment to the interclavicle, via the clavicles.
In some forms a T shaped interclavicle occurs, in others epicoracoids are found in front of the coracoids.
There are probably no precoracoids, but clavicles and a T-shaped interclavicle are well developed.
A pectoral girdle and sternum, with clavicles and a T-shaped interclavicle are developed, and abdominal ribs are always found.
Clavicles and a T-shaped interclavicle are commonly present, but are absent in the Chamaeleons.