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copula linguae

copula

A single midventral prominence deriving from the ventral bases of pharyngeal arches 2, 3 and 4 - provides the covering of the posterior of the tongue //The furcula is at first separated from the tuberculum impar by a depression, but later by a ridge, the copula, formed by the forward growth and fusion of the ventral ends of the second, third, and part of the fourth branchial arches[WP].

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Type Organ
Parent Structure developing anatomical structure
Latin Name copula

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the copula linguae?

A single midventral prominence deriving from the ventral bases of pharyngeal arches 2, 3 and 4 - provides the covering of the posterior of the tongue //The furcula is at first separated from the tuberculum impar by a depression, but later by a ridge, the copula, formed by the forward growth and fusi

What is the Latin name for the copula linguae?

The Latin name for the copula linguae is copula.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0010034 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — copula linguae Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.