adult dorsal tracheal branch [FBbt_00003051]
Adult trachea that branches dorsally from the dorsal trunk. It tracheates the dorsal epidermis and dorsal vessel. Each dorsal branch connects the left and right dorsal trunks of the same tracheal metamere via the dorsal anastomosis. In the thorax, the dorsal branches connect the parenteric air sacs, which correspond to the enlarged dorsal trunks.
adult dorsal tracheal branch
ID: FBbt_00003051
Adult Anatomy
Adult trachea that branches dorsally from the dorsal trunk. It tracheates the dorsal epidermis and dorsal vessel. Each dorsal branch connects the left and right dorsal trunks of the same tracheal metamere via the dorsal anastomosis. In the thorax, the dorsal branches connect the parenteric air sacs, which correspond to the enlarged dorsal trunks.
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Classification
Relationships
- continuous with: adult tracheal dorsal trunk
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| dorsal anastomose | exact synonym | Whitten, 1957 |
| transverse dorsal commissure | exact synonym | Whitten, 1980 |
Parts of adult dorsal tracheal branch (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| tracheocyte of adult dorsal tracheal branch | Adult, Cell |
Subclasses of adult dorsal tracheal branch (9 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| adult abdominal dorsal tracheal branch 5 | Adult, Anatomy | |
| adult abdominal dorsal tracheal branch 6 | Adult, Anatomy | |
| adult abdominal dorsal tracheal branch 7 | Adult, Anatomy | |
| adult abdominal dorsal tracheal branch | Adult, Anatomy | |
| adult metathoracic dorsal tracheal branch | Adult, Anatomy |
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