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n. - Ridge-like ingrowth of the exoskeleton of an arthropod that supports internal organs and provides attachment points for muscles.

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  • Endosternite: that part of the apodeme arising from the intersternal membrane.
  • Subunit 42a runs horizontal and attaches to the horizontal apodeme of the propectus.
  • Muscle 48 is a large muscle that inserts broadly on the horizontal apodeme of the propectus.
  • Muscles 46 and 47 diverge from a common tendon that inserts on the cervical apodeme of the propectus.
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