septum transversum

transverse septum

A thick plate of mesodermal tissue that occupies the space between the thoracic cavity and yolk stalk in the early embryo, forming a transverse partition partially separating the coelomic cavity into thoracic and abdominal portions. It gives rise to the central tendon of the diaphragm[VHOG].

Type Tendon
Système corporel Digestive
Structure parente mesenchyme
Nom latin transverse septum
FMA ID 295593

Questions fréquentes

What is the septum transversum?
A thick plate of mesodermal tissue that occupies the space between the thoracic cavity and yolk stalk in the early embryo, forming a transverse partition partially separating the coelomic cavity into thoracic and abdominal portions. It gives rise to the central tendon of the diaphragm[VHOG].
What body system is the septum transversum part of?
The septum transversum is part of the Digestive.
What is the Latin name for the septum transversum?
The Latin name for the septum transversum is transverse septum.

Structures associées

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