frontal pulsatile organ [FBbt_00003175]

A thin-walled ovoid ampulla about 20 x 10 um in size, located medially against the front wall of the head, directly beneath the ptilinal fold and antennae. The frontal pulsatile organ muscle 16 is inserted on its rear wall, and connects this organ to the adult aortic funnel at the anterior region of the aorta.

frontal pulsatile organ

ID: FBbt_00003175

Adult Anatomy

A thin-walled ovoid ampulla about 20 x 10 um in size, located medially against the front wall of the head, directly beneath the ptilinal fold and antennae. The frontal pulsatile organ muscle 16 is inserted on its rear wall, and connects this organ to the adult aortic funnel at the anterior region of the aorta.

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Synonym Scope Reference
frontal accessory pulsatile organ exact synonym Miller, 1950