geno-tentorial muscle 19b [FBbt_00058811]

A temporary eclosion muscle that connects the postgena to the anterior portion of the gena. It arises from the same tendons as the ptilino-tentorial muscles. It is inserted over a wide dorsoventral area on each gena between the compound eyes and the frontal suture. Contraction of these muscles results in the shape of the head being returned to normal, as hemolymph is withdrawn into the abdomen. As with other temporary eclosion muscles, it has almost disappeared by 24h after adult emergence.

geno-tentorial muscle 19b

ID: FBbt_00058811

Adult Muscle

A temporary eclosion muscle that connects the postgena to the anterior portion of the gena. It arises from the same tendons as the ptilino-tentorial muscles. It is inserted over a wide dorsoventral area on each gena between the compound eyes and the frontal suture. Contraction of these muscles results in the shape of the head being returned to normal, as hemolymph is withdrawn into the abdomen. As with other temporary eclosion muscles, it has almost disappeared by 24h after adult emergence.

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Synonym Scope Reference
geno-tentorial muscle exact synonym Atkins, 1949

Parts of geno-tentorial muscle 19b (1 total)

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muscle cell of geno-tentorial muscle 19b Adult, Muscle

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