occlusor muscle of adult thoracic spiracle [FBbt_00059066]
A muscle that functions in closing an adult thoracic spiracle. These muscles attach the rim (peritreme) of spiracle and to the adjacent body wall. Their contraction serves to bring the two lips of the spiracle together.
occlusor muscle of adult thoracic spiracle
ID: FBbt_00059066
Adult Muscle
A muscle that functions in closing an adult thoracic spiracle. These muscles attach the rim (peritreme) of spiracle and to the adjacent body wall. Their contraction serves to bring the two lips of the spiracle together.
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- attached to: adult thoracic spiracle
- is part of: adult thoracic segment
Parts of occlusor muscle of adult thoracic spiracle (3 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| muscle cell of mesothoracic spiracle occlusor muscle 76 | Adult, Muscle | |
| muscle cell of metathoracic spiracle occlusor muscle 97 | Adult, Muscle | |
| occlusor muscle cell of adult thoracic spiracle | Adult, Muscle |
Subclasses of occlusor muscle of adult thoracic spiracle (2 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| mesothoracic spiracle occlusor muscle 76 | Adult, Muscle | |
| metathoracic spiracle occlusor muscle 97 | Adult, Muscle |
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