foramen cecum of tongue
blind foramen of tongue
The median pit on the dorsum of the posterior part of the tongue, from which the limbs of a V-shaped furrow run forward and outward; the foramen cecum is the point of attachment of the thyroglossal duct and is formed during the embryological descent of the thyroid gland.
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| Tipo | Gland |
| Estrutura pai | endoderm-derived structure |
| Nome latino | blind foramen of tongue |
| FMA ID | 54828 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the foramen cecum of tongue?
The median pit on the dorsum of the posterior part of the tongue, from which the limbs of a V-shaped furrow run forward and outward; the foramen cecum is the point of attachment of the thyroglossal duct and is formed during the embryological descent of the thyroid gland.
What is the Latin name for the foramen cecum of tongue?
The Latin name for the foramen cecum of tongue is blind foramen of tongue.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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