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viscus

splanchnic tissue

An organ that is located within the body cavity (or in its extension, in the scrotum); it consists of organ parts that are embryologically derived from endoderm, splanchnic mesoderm or intermediate mesoderm; together with other organs, the viscus constitutes the respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive and immune systems, or is the central organ of the cardiovascular system. Examples: heart, lung, esophagus, kidney, ovary, spleen.

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Type Organ
Body System Digestive
Parent Structure trunk region element
Latin Name splanchnic tissue
FMA ID 7085

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the viscus?

An organ that is located within the body cavity (or in its extension, in the scrotum); it consists of organ parts that are embryologically derived from endoderm, splanchnic mesoderm or intermediate mesoderm; together with other organs, the viscus constitutes the respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinar

What body system is the viscus part of?

The viscus is part of the Digestive.

What is the Latin name for the viscus?

The Latin name for the viscus is splanchnic tissue.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:7085 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002075 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — viscus Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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