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tracheoesophageal fold

esophagotracheal fold

One of two longitudinal ridges that develop caudal to the pharynx and fuses to give rise to the tracheoesophageal septum.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure embryonic structure
Latin Name esophagotracheal fold

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tracheoesophageal fold?

One of two longitudinal ridges that develop caudal to the pharynx and fuses to give rise to the tracheoesophageal septum.

What is the Latin name for the tracheoesophageal fold?

The Latin name for the tracheoesophageal fold is esophagotracheal fold.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0036069 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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