Term Name: compressor glandulae muscle
Synonyms:
Definition: A prominent compressor muscle found in poisonous snakes that originates in the lower jaw, sweeps around the venom gland, and inserted on the gland's surface. The muscles acts to squeeze the gland and release venom.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0013114]

Relationships
is part of: venom gland musculature
is a type of: muscle organ