Opisthotic

/əˈpɪsθɒtɪk/

/əˈpɪsθɑtɪk/

Translation of "opisthotic" into Russian

Adjective

/əˈpɪsθɒtɪk/

/əˈpɪsθɑtɪk/

opisthotic

more opisthotic Comp.

most opisthotic Super.

опистотический

The opisthotic bone is located in the inner ear of some vertebrates.

Опистотическая кость расположена во внутреннем ухе некоторых позвоночных.

Noun

/əˈpɪsθɒtɪk/

/əˈpɪsθɑtɪk/

A bone forming part of the otic capsule in the skulls of some vertebrates, situated posterior to the ear.

The fossil exhibits a well-preserved opisthotic that provides clues to its auditory system.

Adjective

/əˈpɪsθɒtɪk/

/əˈpɪsθɑtɪk/

Relating to or situated at the back of the ear or the posterior part of the skull.

In many reptiles, the opisthotic region of the skull surrounds part of the inner ear.