proboscis muscle 3 FBbt_00058789
proboscis muscle 3
ID: FBbt_00058789
Adult Muscle
Muscle of the proboscis that is attached to the anterior of the haustellum and the anterior of the rostrum and pulls the haustellum into a flexed position when it contracts (McKellar et al., 2020. Two motor neurons target different fibers (lateral or medial) of this muscle (McKellar et al., 2020. (Hartenstein, 2006, McKellar et al., 2020, Miller, 1950)
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Relationships
- attached to part of: haustellum, rostrum
- is part of: proboscis
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| proboscis muscle m3 | exact synonym | McKellar et al., 2020 |
| haustellum flexor muscle | exact synonym | McKellar et al., 2020 |
| flexor of labrum | exact synonym | Miller, 1950 |
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Image files aligned to proboscis muscle 3 medial and lateral fibers on Adult Head (McKellar2020):