apophysis [FBbt_00005813]

Any spiniform or tubercular projection of the exo- or endoskeleton of the insect body, when internal frequently giving support for muscle attachment.

apophysis

ID: FBbt_00005813

Anatomy

Any spiniform or tubercular projection of the exo- or endoskeleton of the insect body, when internal frequently giving support for muscle attachment.

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## Classification

integumentary specialization

Relationships

is part of: muscle attachment site

Subclasses of apophysis (5 total)

Thumbnail	Name	Tags
	mesothoracic sternal apodeme	Adult, Anatomy
	metathoracic sternal apodeme	Adult, Anatomy
	prealar apophysis	Adult, Anatomy
	prothoracic pleural apophysis	Adult, Anatomy
	prothoracic sternal apodeme	Adult, Anatomy

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