Name: | caudal fin musculature |
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Definition: | Fin musculature that is part of the caudal fin. The musculature is composed of 12 muscles that are arranged in a superficial and a deep muscle layer. Nerve roots of spinal segments 27-31 supply the caudal fin muscles. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000628] |