laryngotracheal groove

laryngo-tracheal groove

A groove in the floor of the pharynx formed from the ventral diverticulum of endoderm that arises from the floor of the foregut caudal to the pharynx. This structure is the precursor for the larynx and trachea[WP,edited].

Type Organ
Latin Name laryngo-tracheal groove

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the laryngotracheal groove?
A groove in the floor of the pharynx formed from the ventral diverticulum of endoderm that arises from the floor of the foregut caudal to the pharynx. This structure is the precursor for the larynx and trachea[WP,edited].
What is the Latin name for the laryngotracheal groove?
The Latin name for the laryngotracheal groove is laryngo-tracheal groove.

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