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patagium [pə′tā·jē·əm] (vertebrate zoology) A membrane or fold of skin extending between the forelimbs and hindlimbs of flying squirrels, flying lizards, and other arboreal animals. A membrane or fold of skin on a bird's wing anterior to the humeral and radioulnar bones. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The patagium was wiped clean and locally disinfected with a sanitary towel soaked in 96% alcohol to prevent infections. |
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