horizontal septum

horizontal myoseptum

A logitudinal sheet of continuous connective tissue partition developing at the apex of the chevron-shaped myotome and separating dorsal (epaxial) and ventral (hypaxial) body wall muscle masses; each is destined to become, respectively, the epaxial and hyopaxial musculature.

Type Muscle
Body System Muscular
Parent Structure septum
Latin Name horizontal myoseptum

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the horizontal septum?
A logitudinal sheet of continuous connective tissue partition developing at the apex of the chevron-shaped myotome and separating dorsal (epaxial) and ventral (hypaxial) body wall muscle masses; each is destined to become, respectively, the epaxial and hyopaxial musculature.
What body system is the horizontal septum part of?
The horizontal septum is part of the Muscular.
What is the Latin name for the horizontal septum?
The Latin name for the horizontal septum is horizontal myoseptum.

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