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undifferentiated genital tubercle

genital tubercle

The embryonic anlage of the external genitalia, which emerges as paired swellings ventral to the cloacal membrane, is proposed to be derived from all three germ layers, and gives rise to the penis, clitoris, scrotum, labia, and foreskin.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure embryonic structure
Latin Name genital tubercle
FMA ID 302888

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the undifferentiated genital tubercle?

The embryonic anlage of the external genitalia, which emerges as paired swellings ventral to the cloacal membrane, is proposed to be derived from all three germ layers, and gives rise to the penis, clitoris, scrotum, labia, and foreskin.

What is the Latin name for the undifferentiated genital tubercle?

The Latin name for the undifferentiated genital tubercle is genital tubercle.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:302888 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0005876 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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