ilio-marsupialis muscle

Preferred Label : ilio-marsupialis muscle;

Uberon definition : A muscle that originates on the anterior iliac spine that passes through the inguinal canal before dividing into four branches, each attaching to a pouch nipple;

Uberon synonym : ilio-marsupialis; M. ilio-marsupialis;

Uberon related term : compressor mammae; M. compressor mammae;

Uberon Function note : in pouchless marsupials provides mechanical support for the attached young [DOI:10.1046/j.1469-7580.2002.00087.x];

Details

Origin ID

0013715;

composed primarily of
- skeletal muscle tissue [UBERON concept]
develops from
- gubernaculum (female) [UBERON concept]
has developmental contribution from
- gubernaculum (female) [UBERON concept]
has muscle insertion
- marsupium [UBERON concept]
- nipple [UBERON concept]
has muscle origin
- anterior iliac spine [UBERON concept]
has part
- branch of ilio-marsupialis muscle [UBERON concept]

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