ptilino-pharyngeal muscle 18a [FBbt_00058808]
Temporary muscle extending from the ptilinum to the cibarium. It functions as a retractor of the ptilinum. As with other temporary eclosion muscles, it soon degenerates and is not found in older flies.
ptilino-pharyngeal muscle 18a
ID: FBbt_00058808
Adult Muscle
Temporary muscle extending from the ptilinum to the cibarium. It functions as a retractor of the ptilinum. As with other temporary eclosion muscles, it soon degenerates and is not found in older flies.
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- attached to: ptilinum
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| ptilinal-pharyngeal | related synonym | |
| ptilino-pharyngeal | exact synonym | Atkins, 1949 |
| ptilinal-esophageal muscle | related synonym |
Parts of ptilino-pharyngeal muscle 18a (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| muscle cell of ptilino-pharyngeal muscle 18a | Adult, Muscle |
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