pleuropericardial folds

pleuro-pericardial folds

Each of the folds that grow out from the lateral part of the body wall. They fuse and meet with the dorsal and ventral mesentery of the foregut, separating the pleural cavities from the pericardial cavity.

Type Organ
Parent Structure embryonic structure
Latin Name pleuro-pericardial folds

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pleuropericardial folds?
Each of the folds that grow out from the lateral part of the body wall. They fuse and meet with the dorsal and ventral mesentery of the foregut, separating the pleural cavities from the pericardial cavity.
What is the Latin name for the pleuropericardial folds?
The Latin name for the pleuropericardial folds is pleuro-pericardial folds.

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