gubernaculum (male or female)
caudal suspensory ligament
Embryonic structures which begin as undifferentiated mesenchyme attaching to the caudal end of the gonads. The gubernaculum is present only during the development of the urinary and reproductive organs, being replaced by distinct vestiges in males and females[WP]. Enitoinguinal ligaments that, in the male, connect the fetal testis to the developing scrotum, and, in the female, connect the ovaries to the uterus[MP].
| Tipo | Ligament |
| Sistema corporal | Reproductive |
| Estructura principal | mesoderm-derived structure |
| Nombre latino | caudal suspensory ligament |
Subestructuras
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the gubernaculum (male or female)?
What body system is the gubernaculum (male or female) part of?
What is the Latin name for the gubernaculum (male or female)?
Estructuras relacionadas
Aviso médico
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