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thyroglossal duct

ductus thyroglossalis

An embryological anatomical structure that forms an open connection between the initial area of development of the thyroid gland and its final position; it is located exactly midline, between the anterior 2/3rds and posterior 1/3rd of the tongue; this duct normally atrophies and closes off as the foramen cecum before birth.

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النوع Gland
جهاز الجسم العصبي
البنية الأم tube
الاسم اللاتيني ductus thyroglossalis
FMA ID 77274

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the thyroglossal duct?

An embryological anatomical structure that forms an open connection between the initial area of development of the thyroid gland and its final position; it is located exactly midline, between the anterior 2/3rds and posterior 1/3rd of the tongue; this duct normally atrophies and closes off as the fo

What body system is the thyroglossal duct part of?

The thyroglossal duct is part of the العصبي.

What is the Latin name for the thyroglossal duct?

The Latin name for the thyroglossal duct is ductus thyroglossalis.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:77274 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002254 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.