Analysis uncovers bone structure in the apatosaur vertebra, indicating possible flight or respiratory adaptations.
Anterior view. Dorsal is to the upper right. The neural spine and left transverse process are missing. Here's a closeup of the condyle. The outer layer of cortical bone is gone, allowing a glimpse of the pneumatic chambers inside the vert.
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