metanephric mesenchyme

metanephric blastema

One of the two embryological structures that give rise to the kidney (the other is the ureteric bud). The metanephric blastema mostly develops into nephrons, but can also form parts of the collecting duct system.[WP]. Metanephric mesenchyme is the tissue made up of loosely connected mesenchymal cells in the metanephros[GO].

Type Organ
Parent Structure kidney mesenchyme
Latin Name metanephric blastema

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the metanephric mesenchyme?
One of the two embryological structures that give rise to the kidney (the other is the ureteric bud). The metanephric blastema mostly develops into nephrons, but can also form parts of the collecting duct system.[WP]. Metanephric mesenchyme is the tissue made up of loosely connected mesenchymal cell
What is the Latin name for the metanephric mesenchyme?
The Latin name for the metanephric mesenchyme is metanephric blastema.

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