ZFIN Phenotype Statement: posterior hypaxial muscle decreased size, abnormal

Phenotype:	posterior hypaxial muscle decreased size, abnormal
Note:	This statement combines anatomy and/or ontology terms with phenotype quality terms to create a complete phenotype (EQ) statement. For detailed information on individual terms, click the hyperlinked term name.

Name:	posterior hypaxial muscle
Synonyms:	anterior hypaxial muscle, inferior obliquus muscle, PHM, ventral-most hypaxial muscle
Definition:	The posterior hypaxial muscle is an early-forming ventral body wall muscle, located immediately posterior to the fin and positioned like a chest muscle. Migratory muscle precursor from somites 4-7 using the middle and posterior stream contribute to the PHM. Stabilizes the sternohyoid during suction feeding. Insertion point is on the cleithrum.
Ontology:	Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005926]

Name:	decreased size
Synonyms:	hypoplasia, small, tiny, underdeveloped
Definition:	A size quality which is relatively low.
Ontology:	Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000587]