heart rudiment

heart cone

A cone-like structure that is formed when myocardial progenitor cells of the heart field fuse at the midline. The heart rudiment is the first structure of the heart tube.

Type Organ
Parent Structure meso-epithelium
Latin Name heart cone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the heart rudiment?
A cone-like structure that is formed when myocardial progenitor cells of the heart field fuse at the midline. The heart rudiment is the first structure of the heart tube.
What is the Latin name for the heart rudiment?
The Latin name for the heart rudiment is heart cone.

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