metathoracic sternal apodeme [FBbt_00004638]

Infolding of the ventral metathorax. It extends anterolaterally with the two (bilateral) arms forming a V-shape (Johnston and Ellison, 1982).

metathoracic sternal apodeme

ID: FBbt_00004638

Adult Anatomy

Infolding of the ventral metathorax. It extends anterolaterally with the two (bilateral) arms forming a V-shape (Johnston and Ellison, 1982).

Ferris (1950) says no sternal plate in meso- and meta-thorax.

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Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
metafurca exact synonym
SA3 exact synonym Miller, 1950
metathoracic furcal arm exact synonym Snodgrass, 1935
metathoracic sternal apophysis exact synonym