hair follicle

folliculus pili

A tube-like opening in the epidermis where the hair shaft develops and into which the sebaceous glands open[GO].

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类型 Gland
身体系统 Integumentary
上级结构 skin appendage follicle
拉丁名称 folliculus pili
FMA ID 70660

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hair follicle?

A tube-like opening in the epidermis where the hair shaft develops and into which the sebaceous glands open[GO].

What body system is the hair follicle part of?

The hair follicle is part of the Integumentary.

What is the Latin name for the hair follicle?

The Latin name for the hair follicle is folliculus pili.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:70660 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002073 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — hair follicle Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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