preorbitalis muscle

preorbitalis

A jaw muscle arises near the orbit and tapers as it passes posteriorly to its insertion on the adductor mandibulae. Found in sharks.

Type	Muscle
Latin Name	preorbitalis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preorbitalis muscle?

A jaw muscle arises near the orbit and tapers as it passes posteriorly to its insertion on the adductor mandibulae. Found in sharks.

What is the Latin name for the preorbitalis muscle?

The Latin name for the preorbitalis muscle is preorbitalis.

Related Structures

1st arch mandibular component ventral mandibular arch 1st arch mandibular ectoderm ectoderm of mandibular component 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme mandibular component mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest 1st arch maxillary component 1st arch maxillary ectoderm ectoderm of maxillary component 1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft 1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm

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