viscus

splanchnic tissue

An organ that is located within the body cavity (or in its extension, in the scrotum); it consists of organ parts that are embryologically derived from endoderm, splanchnic mesoderm or intermediate mesoderm; together with other organs, the viscus constitutes the respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive and immune systems, or is the central organ of the cardiovascular system. Examples: heart, lung, esophagus, kidney, ovary, spleen.

Tipo Organ
Sistema corporal Digestive
Estrutura pai trunk region element
Nome latino splanchnic tissue
FMA ID 7085

Perguntas frequentes

What is the viscus?
An organ that is located within the body cavity (or in its extension, in the scrotum); it consists of organ parts that are embryologically derived from endoderm, splanchnic mesoderm or intermediate mesoderm; together with other organs, the viscus constitutes the respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinar
What body system is the viscus part of?
The viscus is part of the Digestive.
What is the Latin name for the viscus?
The Latin name for the viscus is splanchnic tissue.

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