Definition:
The maxillary
muscle that arises from the anterior
region of the
cranium and inserts adjacent to the
cardino-stipital hinge.
written by: Popovici, O. A., I. Mikó, K. Seltmann, and A. R. Deans. 2012. The maxillo-labial complex in Sparasion (Platygastroidea: Platygastridae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research in prep.
Relationships / properties:
When present, the tentorio-cardinal muscle is attached to the cardo. When present, the tentorio-cardinal muscle is attached to the cuticle. When present, the tentorio-cardinal muscle is attached to the tentorium.
tentorio-cardinal muscle by Vilhelmsen, L., and I. Miko. 2010. Curators/Head..
M. tentoriocardinalis by Beutel, R., and L. Vilhelmsen. 2007. Head anatomy of Xyelidae (Hexapoda: Hymenoptera) and phylogenetic implications. Organisms, Diversity & Evolution 7:207-230.
muscle 11 by Snodgrass, R. E. 1942. The skeleto-muscular mechanisms of the honey bee. Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections 103:1-120.
extensor of the maxilla by Duncan, C. D. 1939. A contribution to the biology of North American vespine wasps. Stanford University Publications, Biological Sciences 8:1-233.
alternative definition added about 11 years ago by Istvan Miko
The maxillar muscle that arises medially on the posteroventral part of the anterior tentorial arm and inserts on the area composed of the cardo and the stipitocardinal hinge.
Reference: Vilhelmsen, L., and I. Miko. 2010. Curators/Head..
Cross reference:
None provided.
alternative definition added about 13 years ago by Katja Seltmann
pint of fixed attachment is anteriorly on the pretentorium; point of movable attachment is anteriorly on base of stipes
Reference: Youssef, N. 1971. Topography of the cephalic musculature and nervous system of the honey bee Apis mellifera Linnaeus. Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology 99:1-54.
Cross reference:
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