dorsal cervical muscle 21 [FBbt_00058819]
Dorsal cervical muscle that connects to the cervical sclerite and extends anterodorsally to the pronotum (Miller, 1950; Strausfeld et al., 1987; Gorko et al., 2024). It is innervated by the DProN4 motor neuron (Gorko et al., 2024).
dorsal cervical muscle 21
ID: FBbt_00058819
Adult Muscle
Dorsal cervical muscle that connects to the cervical sclerite and extends anterodorsally to the pronotum (Miller, 1950; Strausfeld et al., 1987; Gorko et al., 2024). It is innervated by the DProN4 motor neuron (Gorko et al., 2024).
Based on straight anteroposterior orientation, this seems to correspond to the LEV muscle in Gorko et al. (2024).
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- attached to: fused cervical sclerite, pronotum
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| neck levator muscle | exact synonym | Gorko et al., 2024 |
| LEV muscle | exact synonym | Gorko et al., 2024 |
Parts of dorsal cervical muscle 21 (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| muscle cell of dorsal cervical muscle 21 | Adult, Muscle |
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