Term Name: dorsal fin musculature
Synonyms:
Definition: Musculature that is part of the dorsal fin. The dorsal fin musculature is composed of one unit per fin ray that are arranged in series on each side of the body. Each unit is composed of one fin ray, three supporting pterygophores, and a set of paired depressor, erector, and inclinator muscles.
Appears at: Pharyngula:Prim-15 (30.0h-36.0h)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000648]

Relationships
is part of: dorsal fin
has parts: dorsal depressor dorsal erector dorsal fin protractor dorsal fin retractor dorsal inclinator
is a type of: fin musculature

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