larval rectal sphincter cell [FBbt_00048236]
Muscle cell of the thick muscle that acts as a sphincter and is located at the narrow posterior end of the larval hindgut. This muscle contracts as part of a cycle with other posterior hindgut muscles to expel feces. (Zhang et al., 2014)
larval rectal sphincter cell
ID: FBbt_00048236
Larva Muscle
Muscle cell of the thick muscle that acts as a sphincter and is located at the narrow posterior end of the larval hindgut. This muscle contracts as part of a cycle with other posterior hindgut muscles to expel feces. (Zhang et al., 2014)
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- is part of: embryonic/larval rectum
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| larval anus sphincter | exact synonym | Zhang et al., 2014 |
| larval anal sphincter | exact synonym | Zhang et al., 2014 |
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