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The theropod furcula, Nesbitt et al. 2009



Nesbitt, S.J., Turner, A.H., Spaulding, M., Conrad, J.L., and Norell, M.A. 
2009. The theropod furcula. Journal of Morphology. doi: 10.1002/jmor.10724.

ABSTRACT: The furcula is a structure formed by the midline fusion of the 
clavicles. This is the element which is unique to theropods...

Well, ...yes and no. The pterosaur sternal complex also includes midline fusion 
of the clavicles... along with the interclavicle and sternum. 

David Peters
davidpeters@att.net