Appendicular Skeleton Comparative Anatomy Biology 351
Appendicular skeleton Girdles: Pectoral and Pelvic Limbs, Fins, Wings
Sarcopterygii: crossopterygii -Flesh-lobed fins -skeletal structure similar to fish ancestor of tetrapods
Coelocanth
Tiktaalik
Tiktaalik
Limb Development
Pectoral Fin Basal cartilages Rays Radial cartilages Pectoral Girdle
Dorsal Fins Spine Radial cartilages Basal cartilages Rays
Pelvis
Pectoral girdle of Dinosaurs
Shares reptilian and bird characteristics
Wing Structure