mammary ridge

mammary fold

A ridge of epidermal cells that will form the mammary placodes.

Type Organ
Body System Digestive
Parent Structure presumptive structure
Latin Name mammary fold

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mammary ridge?
A ridge of epidermal cells that will form the mammary placodes.
What body system is the mammary ridge part of?
The mammary ridge is part of the Digestive.
What is the Latin name for the mammary ridge?
The Latin name for the mammary ridge is mammary fold.

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