What is the alary muscles in cockroach ?

Alary muscles are connected to both tergum and dorsal diaphragm. These are triangular in shape, the pointed side is attached to the tergum and other side is attached to the dorsal diaphragm. These muscle contract to enlarge the pericardial sinus. Fuction of these muscles is to help in the blood flow.

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