There were a number of long-necked dinosaurs. One was the brontosaurus.
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The scientific term for neck is "cervical region" or "cervix".
The small dinosaur with the frill around its neck is called a Triceratops.
The scientific name for giraffes, Giraffa camelopardalis, comes from a combination of the ancient Greek words for camel ("camelopardalis") and for fast-walker ("giraffa"). This name was likely given due to the giraffe's long legs and neck, resembling attributes of camels and leopards.
The scientific name Phoenicopterus roseus refers to the greater flamingo, a species of large, colorful water bird known for its distinctive pink plumage and long S-shaped neck. They are found in various wetland habitats and are known for their specialized bill structure for filter feeding.
The scientific name for the floating bone in the neck is the hyoid bone. It is a U-shaped bone located in the anterior midline of the neck between the chin and the thyroid cartilage. The hyoid bone does not directly articulate with any other bones in the body, but it serves important functions in supporting the tongue and providing attachment for various muscles of the throat and neck.