conotruncal ridge

aortico-pulmonary spiral ridges

One of the pair of spiral mesenchymal swellings in the primordial ventricular outflow tract, that eventually fuse to form the conotruncal septum, dividing the subvalvular outflow tract and contributing to the membranous interventricular septum[MP].

Type Bone
Parent Structure trunk mesenchyme
Latin Name aortico-pulmonary spiral ridges

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the conotruncal ridge?
One of the pair of spiral mesenchymal swellings in the primordial ventricular outflow tract, that eventually fuse to form the conotruncal septum, dividing the subvalvular outflow tract and contributing to the membranous interventricular septum[MP].
What is the Latin name for the conotruncal ridge?
The Latin name for the conotruncal ridge is aortico-pulmonary spiral ridges.

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