neuromast

lateral line neuromast

Volcano-shaped lateral line sensory organ located in characteristic positions within the skin epithelium and containing hair cells and their support elements.

Type Organ
Parent Structure ectoderm-derived structure
Latin Name lateral line neuromast

Sub-structures

anterior lateral line neuromast Organ dorsal lateral line neuromast Organ infraorbital lateral line neuromast Organ Jakubowski's organ Bone mandibular lateral line neuromast Organ middle lateral line neuromast Organ occipital lateral line neuromast Organ opercular lateral line neuromast Organ otic lateral line neuromast Organ posterior lateral line neuromast Organ supraorbital lateral line neuromast Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the neuromast?
Volcano-shaped lateral line sensory organ located in characteristic positions within the skin epithelium and containing hair cells and their support elements.
What is the Latin name for the neuromast?
The Latin name for the neuromast is lateral line neuromast.

Related Structures

1st arch mandibular component ventral mandibular arch 1st arch mandibular ectoderm ectoderm of mandibular component 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme mandibular component mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest 1st arch maxillary component 1st arch maxillary ectoderm ectoderm of maxillary component 1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft 1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm

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