| 词汇 | squama |
| 释义 | squama noun[ C ] uk /ˈskweɪ.mə/ us /ˈskweɪ.mə/pluralsquamaeuk /ˈskweɪ.miː/ us /ˈskweɪ.miː/ anatomy specialized any of several quite flat, curved bones that are part of the skull(= the bones of the head that protect the brain): temporal squamaThe zygomatic process arises from the lower part of the temporal squama. occipital squamaA large craniotomy was performed involving the frontal, temporal, and parietal bones and part of the occipital squama. biology specialized a scale(= one of very many small, flat pieces that cover the outside of fish, insects, etc.): The fly's wings are clear, and the squamae are cream-coloured with yellow borders. The dorsal squamae are iridescent green. Close examination of the cranial squama showed no evidence of blunt-force trauma. Modern humans also display more bulging frontal squama when compared with other human species. The dorsal surface of each segment is covered by two rows of squamae. Bone structures acetabular acetabulum acromial acromioclavicular acromion foramen magnum frontal bone glenoid gnathic gynecoid osteology osteophyte osteotomy parietal parietal bone TMJ trapezoidal triquetrum true rib tubercle You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: The head The skin, hair & bone of non-human animals |
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