Term Name: adductor mandibulae complex
Synonyms:
Definition: Is a mandibular muscle that consists of three subdivisions A1, A2, and A3. All three originate on the hyomandibula and suspensorium but each has a distinct insertion. A1 inserts on the maxilla, A2 inserts along the caudal margin of the articular and A3 inserts on the medial surface of the articular.
Appears at: Juvenile:Days 30-44 (30d-45d, 10 mm, adult fins/pigment)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000311]

Relationships
develops from: adductor mandibulae
is a type of: adductor muscle

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