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Meckel's diverticulum

diverticulum of Meckel

A small bulge in the small intestine present at birth. It is a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct.

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Tipo Organ
Estructura principal remnant of embryonic structure
Nombre latino diverticulum of Meckel
FMA ID 14967

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Meckel's diverticulum?

A small bulge in the small intestine present at birth. It is a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct.

What is the Latin name for the Meckel's diverticulum?

The Latin name for the Meckel's diverticulum is diverticulum of Meckel.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:14967 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0003705 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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