👉 Gasterosteoids are a group of bone structures that are formed during development in the vertebral column. They are characterized by their unique architecture and function, which includes the presence of multiple small bones (gasters) fused together at specific points called "gasterfoci." These gasterfoci are connected to each other through synovial ligaments, which help to support the gasterosteoid structure during its growth. Gasterosteoids play a crucial role in the development of the
