Epaxial

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004010",
  "term": "Epaxial",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to the dorsal part of the body, specifically referring to muscles and structures located above the axial skeleton. These muscles are derived from the epimere of the somites during embryonic development. In vertebrates, epaxial muscles are primarily involved in movements of the vertebral column.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "dorsal"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 749 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/epaxial/"
}