Plural of epipubis; bony or cartilaginous projections extending from the pubic bones in certain vertebrates.
From Greek 'epi' (upon) + Latin 'pubes' (pubic bone). Used in comparative anatomy and paleontology to describe structures found in various animal groups.
Many dinosaurs and modern reptiles have these extra bone projections on their hip—they're like nature's way of creating extra bracing for the pelvis!
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