4 Anatomy Terms
| Definition | Name | Synonym | Primary Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| a large process bundle that runs along the vental mid-line extending from the ventral region of the nerve ring. | ventral nerve cord | ventral cord | WBbt:0005829 |
| a single, H-shaped cell which lies just above the anus and connects the roof of the anal canal to the dorsal bodywall; its contractions act to increase the size of the anal opening by lifting the roof of the rectum and hence facilitate expulsion of intestinal contents. | anal depressor muscle | dilator muscle | WBbt:0004292 |
| specialized muscle in the male. | diagonal muscle | dgl | WBbt:0005815 |
| Ventral cord motor neurons, innervate dorsal muscles | DA8 | lineage name: ABprpapappp | WBbt:0004858 |
1 Genes
| WormBase Gene ID | Gene Name | Sequence Name | Organism |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBGene00000857 | cwn-1 | K10B4.6 | Caenorhabditis elegans |
