Hymenoptera Glossary

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id: 1388

trochantin

definition: Thesclerite that is located anterolaterally of thecoxa and serves as the site of insertion of the notal-trochantinalmuscle.

written by: Miko, I. 2009. Curator. Hymenoptera Ontology.

highest applicable taxon name: Hymenoptera

OBO dbxref: HAO:0001035

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alternative definition

(from: Snodgrass, R. E. 1935.) The precoxal sclerite of a thoracic pleuron derived from the anterior part of the primitive coxopleurite; usually articulated at its ventral end to the anterior margin of the coxa, and giving insertion to the tergal promotor muscle of the leg. by:Istvan Miko

existing relationships:

trochantin	part_of /	thoracic segment	imiko	07/22/2009
trochantin	is_a /	sclerite	imiko	07/22/2009
mesotrochantin	is_a /	trochantin	imiko	07/22/2009

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