Rathke's pouch

adenohypophysial pouch

A pouch of ectoderm that grows out from the upper surface of the embryonic stomodeum and gives rise to the anterior and intermediate lobes of the pituitary gland[MP]. In embryogenesis, Rathke's pouch is a depression in the roof of the developing mouth in front of the buccopharyngeal membrane. It gives rise to the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis), a part of the endocrine system[WP].

Tipo Gland
Estructura principal developing anatomical structure
Nombre latino adenohypophysial pouch
FMA ID 302929

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the Rathke's pouch?
A pouch of ectoderm that grows out from the upper surface of the embryonic stomodeum and gives rise to the anterior and intermediate lobes of the pituitary gland[MP]. In embryogenesis, Rathke's pouch is a depression in the roof of the developing mouth in front of the buccopharyngeal membrane. It giv
What is the Latin name for the Rathke's pouch?
The Latin name for the Rathke's pouch is adenohypophysial pouch.

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