pharyngeal pouch

branchial pouch

An internal pocketing of pharyngeal endoderm that contacts a region of ectoderm (a pharyngeal cleft) and interdigitates in the anterior and posterior directions with the pharyngeal arches.

Type Organ
Latin Name branchial pouch
FMA ID 293063

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pharyngeal pouch?
An internal pocketing of pharyngeal endoderm that contacts a region of ectoderm (a pharyngeal cleft) and interdigitates in the anterior and posterior directions with the pharyngeal arches.
What is the Latin name for the pharyngeal pouch?
The Latin name for the pharyngeal pouch is branchial pouch.

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