prothoracic sternal anterior rotator muscle 31 [FBbt_00058862]
Large adult prothoracic muscle that originates on the medial plate of the sternal apophysis (sternal furca) at the midline and extends laterally, attaching to the anterior part of the coxa (Rivlin et al., 2004). It is composed of 6-7 fibers (Rivlin et al., 2004). It moves the coxa anteriorly (Azevedo et al., 2024).
prothoracic sternal anterior rotator muscle 31
ID: FBbt_00058862
Adult Muscle
Large adult prothoracic muscle that originates on the medial plate of the sternal apophysis (sternal furca) at the midline and extends laterally, attaching to the anterior part of the coxa (Rivlin et al., 2004). It is composed of 6-7 fibers (Rivlin et al., 2004). It moves the coxa anteriorly (Azevedo et al., 2024).
Open in VFB 3D Browser →- adult prothoracic leg muscle
- anterior rotator muscle
- leg muscle of body wall
- prothoracic sternal muscle
Relationships
- attached to: prothoracic coxa, prothoracic sternal apodeme
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| coxal muscle 31 | exact synonym | Rivlin et al., 2004 |
| sternal promotor of the leg | related synonym | Snodgrass, 1935 |
| sternal promotor of the leg | related synonym | Miller, 1950 |
Parts of prothoracic sternal anterior rotator muscle 31 (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| muscle cell of prothoracic sternal anterior rotator muscle 31 | Adult, Muscle |
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