pectinate line

dentate line

The pectinate line (anocutaneous line, dentate line, anorectal junction) is a line which divides the upper 2/3rds and lower 1/3rd of the anal canal. Developmentally, this line represents the hindgut-proctodeum junction. It is an important anatomical landmark, and several distinctions can be made based upon the location of a structure relative to this line:.

类型 Organ
上级结构 intestinal junction
拉丁名称 dentate line
FMA ID 75383

常见问题

What is the pectinate line?
The pectinate line (anocutaneous line, dentate line, anorectal junction) is a line which divides the upper 2/3rds and lower 1/3rd of the anal canal. Developmentally, this line represents the hindgut-proctodeum junction. It is an important anatomical landmark, and several distinctions can be made bas
What is the Latin name for the pectinate line?
The Latin name for the pectinate line is dentate line.

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