primitive urogenital sinus

fetal UGS

The ventral part of the cloaca remaining after septation of the rectum, which further develops into part of the bladder, part of the prostatic part of the male urethra and the urethra and vestibule in females.

Type Vessel
Body System Urinary
Parent Structure embryonic structure
Latin Name fetal UGS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primitive urogenital sinus?
The ventral part of the cloaca remaining after septation of the rectum, which further develops into part of the bladder, part of the prostatic part of the male urethra and the urethra and vestibule in females.
What body system is the primitive urogenital sinus part of?
The primitive urogenital sinus is part of the Urinary.
What is the Latin name for the primitive urogenital sinus?
The Latin name for the primitive urogenital sinus is fetal UGS.

Related Structures

allantois of embryonic urinary system allantois basal cell layer of urothelium basal cell layer of uroepithelium cloacal membrane embryonic cloacal membrane embryonic cloaca cloaca embryonic cloacal epithelium cloacal epithelium embryonic cloacal lumen excretory tube Hatschek's nephridium

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