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septum transversum

transverse septum

A thick plate of mesodermal tissue that occupies the space between the thoracic cavity and yolk stalk in the early embryo, forming a transverse partition partially separating the coelomic cavity into thoracic and abdominal portions. It gives rise to the central tendon of the diaphragm[VHOG].

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Type Tendon
Body System Digestive
Parent Structure mesenchyme
Latin Name transverse septum
FMA ID 295593

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the septum transversum?

A thick plate of mesodermal tissue that occupies the space between the thoracic cavity and yolk stalk in the early embryo, forming a transverse partition partially separating the coelomic cavity into thoracic and abdominal portions. It gives rise to the central tendon of the diaphragm[VHOG].

What body system is the septum transversum part of?

The septum transversum is part of the Digestive.

What is the Latin name for the septum transversum?

The Latin name for the septum transversum is transverse septum.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:295593 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0004161 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.