proboscis muscle 3 [FBbt_00058789]

Muscle of the proboscis that is attached to the anterior of the haustellum and the anterior of the rostrum and pulls the haustellum into a flexed position when it contracts (McKellar et al., 2020). Two motor neurons target different fibers (lateral or medial) of this muscle (McKellar et al., 2020).
proboscis muscle 3

proboscis muscle 3

ID: FBbt_00058789

Adult Muscle

Muscle of the proboscis that is attached to the anterior of the haustellum and the anterior of the rostrum and pulls the haustellum into a flexed position when it contracts (McKellar et al., 2020). Two motor neurons target different fibers (lateral or medial) of this muscle (McKellar et al., 2020).

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## Classification

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Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
proboscis muscle m3 exact synonym McKellar et al., 2020
haustellum flexor muscle exact synonym McKellar et al., 2020
flexor of labrum exact synonym Miller, 1950

Parts of proboscis muscle 3 (3 total)

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Subclasses of proboscis muscle 3 (2 total)

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proboscis muscle 3 lateral fiber Adult, Muscle
proboscis muscle 3 medial fiber Adult, Muscle

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