nephric ridge

nephric cord

Nephric tubules (nephrons) form embryonically along the nephric ridge. The ridge comprises three regions; anterior, middle and posterior. The functional kidney uses nephrons from only one or two regions of the ridge. A pronephric kidney uses only the nephrons from the anterior region of the ridge. A mesonephric kidney uses only the middle region, a metanephric kidney uses only the posterior region and an opisthonephric kidney uses the middle and posterior regions.

Type Organ
Body System Urinary
Parent Structure embryonic structure
Latin Name nephric cord

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nephric ridge?
Nephric tubules (nephrons) form embryonically along the nephric ridge. The ridge comprises three regions; anterior, middle and posterior. The functional kidney uses nephrons from only one or two regions of the ridge. A pronephric kidney uses only the nephrons from the anterior region of the ridge. A
What body system is the nephric ridge part of?
The nephric ridge is part of the Urinary.
What is the Latin name for the nephric ridge?
The Latin name for the nephric ridge is nephric cord.

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