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MEMBRANE BONE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Membrane Bone.

Membrane Bone - as a noun

Any bone that develops within membranous tissue without previous cartilage formation; e.g. the clavicle and bones of the skull

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Example Sentences

"The skull is composed of several membrane bones."

"The turtle's shell is made up of membrane bones."

"The jaw of a crocodile contains membrane bones."

"The fins of a fish have flexible membrane bones."

"The wings of a bat are supported by elongated membrane bones."

Word Variations & Relations

Starts M Starts ME Starts MEM Starts MEMB

Ends E Ends NE Ends ONE Ends BONE

Starts M & ends E Starts ME & ends E Starts M & ends NE

A-Z Proximities

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