Concave vertebra Opisthocoelous vertebra

Concave vertebra

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Concave vertebra

A concave, or opisthocoelous vertebra is a vertebra with a concave anterior surface, and a convex posterior surface. Mosasaurs for example, have this type of vertebra.

Schematic section of opistocoelous vertebra compared to other types.

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