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Scientific Illustration
By Laura Dippold
California State University Monterey Bay

Sea Otter Skeleton


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                    KEY:
Letter                                                               Part
  A .............................................................. Skull
  B .............................................................. Cervical Vertebrae
  C .............................................................. Thoracic Vertebrae
  D .............................................................. Lumbar Vertebrae
  E .............................................................. Sacral Vertebrae
  F .............................................................. Caudal Vertebrae
  G .............................................................. Scapula
  H .............................................................. Ped (Foot)
  I .............................................................. Tarsus (Ankle)
  J .............................................................. Tibia
  K .............................................................. Fibula
  L .............................................................. Patella
  M .............................................................. Femur
  N .............................................................. Pelvis
  O .............................................................. Ribs
  P .............................................................. True Ribs
  Q .............................................................. Costal Ribs
  R .............................................................. Radius
  S .............................................................. Ulna
  T .............................................................. Carpus (Wrist)
  U .............................................................. Manis (Paw)
  V .............................................................. Humerus
  X ............................................................... Sternum



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These images are to be used for educational purposes only

Illustrator: laura_dippold@monterey.edu


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