Shark Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Myomere
A
individual muscle blocks
2
Q
Myosepta
A
connective sheets b/w myomeres
3
Q
epaxial musculature
A
flexion of trunk and caudal region
4
Q
hypaxial musculature
A
flexion of trunk and caudal region
5
Q
adductor mandibulae
A
elevates the meckel’s cartilage
6
Q
levator palatoquadrati
A
elevates palatoquadrate
7
Q
spiracularis
A
elevates palatoquadrate
8
Q
second dorsal constrictor
A
compresses gill pouches
9
Q
dorsal superficial constrictors
A
compress gill pouches
10
Q
cucullaris
A
elevates scapular process
11
Q
pectoral fin abductor
A
abducts pectoral fin
12
Q
intermandibularis
A
elevates floor of mouth
13
Q
ventral superficial constrictors
A
compress gill pouches
14
Q
coracoarcuals
A
assist in depressing lower jaw
15
Q
coracomandibularis
A
depresses lower jaw
