Term Name:	epaxial musculature
Synonyms:	epaxial muscle, epaxial muscles
Definition:	Musculature that is derived from the epaxial myotome region, ventral to the horizontal septum of the vertebrae. Epaxial muscles include other (dorsal) muscles associated with the vertebrae, ribs, and base of the skull.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0008778]