1. The uncinate processes are the small white spurs about halfway along the ribs. 2. Luschka's joints involve the vertebral uncinate processes. 3. The tuatara is the only living tetrapod with well-developed gastralia and uncinate processes. 4. Birds have uncinate processes on the ribs. 5. Ten pairs of dorsal ribs are preserved, and like previous specimens lack uncinate processes. 6. The average length of the uncinate fasciculus is 45 mm with a range 40 49 mm. 7. Although bony uncinate processes are unique to birds, cartilaginous uncinate processes are present in crocodiles. 8. Although bony uncinate processes are unique to birds, cartilaginous uncinate processes are present in crocodiles. 9. The greater left than right fractional anisotropy of the uncinate fasciculus is missing in those with schizophrenia. 10. This is due to the presence of large sternal plates and uncinate processes, which imply flight musculature.
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