Lecture 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Dorsal
A
Backside
2
Q
Ventral
A
Bellyside
3
Q
Anterior
A
Towards the front
4
Q
Posterior
A
towards the back
5
Q
What two novelties does the Ornithischia have that the Saurischia don’t have?
A
A toothless predentary bone at the front of the lower jaw
Ossified (Bone-like) tendons along the back
6
Q
The ________ are rarely preserved, but are a feature seen in many vertebrates (not present in Mammals or crocodilians)
A
Sclerotic rings
- They are believed to serve a role in supporting the eye
7
Q
Help to lighten the skull in areas of low stress
A
Fenestra
8
Q
A
