head

adult head

The head is the anterior-most division of the body [GO].

Type Organ
Parent Structure subdivision of organism along main body axis
Latin Name adult head
FMA ID 7154

Sub-structures

embryonic head Organ insect larval head Organ panarthropod head Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head?
The head is the anterior-most division of the body [GO].
What is the Latin name for the head?
The Latin name for the head is adult head.

Related Structures

1st arch mandibular component ventral mandibular arch 1st arch mandibular ectoderm ectoderm of mandibular component 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme mandibular component mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest 1st arch maxillary component 1st arch maxillary ectoderm ectoderm of maxillary component 1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft 1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm

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