vermiform appendix

Term ID

UBERON:0001154

Synonyms

Definition

A blind-ended tube connected to the cecum, from which it develops embryologically[WP]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermiform_appendix

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Ontology

Cell Ontology

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develops from: midgut

midgut Show first 5 Terms
is part of: caecum lower digestive tract

caecum lower digestive tract Show first 5 Terms
has parts: appendix glandular cell appendix goblet cell appendix lymphoid tissue crypt of Lieberkuhn of appendix epithelial cell of appendix ... Show All 11 Terms

appendix glandular cell appendix goblet cell appendix lymphoid tissue crypt of Lieberkuhn of appendix epithelial cell of appendix epithelium of appendix microfold cell of epithelium proper of appendix mucosa of appendix paneth cell of the appendix serosa of appendix submucosa of appendix Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: digestive system element

digestive system element Show first 5 Terms