Term: intestinal rod anterior region
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Name: intestinal rod
Synonyms: endodermal rod, intestinal anlage
Definition: Multicellular structure composed of endodermal cells that forms a continuous rod along the anterior-posterior axis of the embryo in contact with the YSL. This rod will give rise to the endodermal components of the alimentary canal and its connected organs: liver, gall bladder pancreas and swim bladder. Does not have part pharyngeal endoderm.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005737]
Name: anterior region
Synonyms:
Definition: Anatomical region anteriorly located on the body or body part.
Ontology: Spatial Ontology [BSPO:0000071]