dental lamina

embryonic dental lamina

A band of ectodermal cells growing from the epithelium of the embryonic jaws into the underlying mesenchyme and giving rise to the primordia of the enamel organs of the teeth.

Type Organ
Parent Structure epithelium
Latin Name embryonic dental lamina
FMA ID 306004

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dental lamina?
A band of ectodermal cells growing from the epithelium of the embryonic jaws into the underlying mesenchyme and giving rise to the primordia of the enamel organs of the teeth.
What is the Latin name for the dental lamina?
The Latin name for the dental lamina is embryonic dental lamina.

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