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caudofemoralis

caudofemoralis muscle

The caudofemoralis (from the latin cauda, tail and femur, thighbone) is a muscle found in the pelvic limb of mostly all animals possessing a tail, since it is a synapomorphy appeared on the Archosauria clade. It is thus found in felids (cats) and Mustela ('Weasels'), but also on crocodiles and birds.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure hindlimb muscle
Latin Name caudofemoralis muscle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the caudofemoralis?

The caudofemoralis (from the latin cauda, tail and femur, thighbone) is a muscle found in the pelvic limb of mostly all animals possessing a tail, since it is a synapomorphy appeared on the Archosauria clade. It is thus found in felids (cats) and Mustela ('Weasels'), but also on crocodiles and birds

What is the Latin name for the caudofemoralis?

The Latin name for the caudofemoralis is caudofemoralis muscle.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0013221 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — caudofemoralis Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.