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the distance from the anterior tip of the upper jaw to the posterior tip of the upper jaw. Sometimes miscalled maxillary length when the premaxilla enters into the upper jaw
Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
upper jaw length
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jaw length — upper jaw length (the distance from the anterior tip of the upper jaw to the posterior tip of the upper jaw. Sometimes miscalled maxillary length when the premaxilla enters into the upper jaw), and lower jaw length (measured from the anterior tip … Dictionary of ichthyology
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jaw — ► NOUN 1) each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth. 2) (jaws) the grasping, biting, or crushing mouthparts of an invertebrate. 3) (jaws) the gripping parts of a wrench … English terms dictionary
jaw — n. & v. n. 1 a each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth. b the parts of certain invertebrates used for the ingestion of food. 2 a (in pl.) the mouth with its bones and… … Useful english dictionary
jaw — /dʒɔ / (say jaw) noun 1. one of the two bones or structures (upper and lower) which form the framework of the mouth. 2. Dentistry either jawbone containing its complement of teeth and covered by the soft tissues. 3. the mouth parts collectively,… …
jaw — noun 1》 each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth. ↘(jaws) the grasping, biting, or crushing mouthparts of an invertebrate. 2》 (jaws) the gripping parts of a wrench … English new terms dictionary
Anthropometry of the upper arm — The anthropometry of the upper arm is a set of measurements of the shape of the upper arms. Large, saggy flaps of skin under the arm are colloquially known as bingo wings,[1] after the phrase was popularised by the comedy television program Bo… … Wikipedia
maxillary length — greatest length of that bone. Often misapplied to the length of the whole upper jaw when the upper jaw includes the premaxilla … Dictionary of ichthyology
head length — the distance between the most anterior point on the head to the posterior bony or fleshy edge of the opercle (in Teleostomes), to the first gill opening (in Cyclostomata and Elasmobranchii). It may also be taken from the anterior tip of the upper … Dictionary of ichthyology
