Preferred Label : anal region;
Uberon definition : The anus and surrounding regions. Encompasses both internal and external regions,
where present;
Uberon related term : posterior end of organism; posterior;
Uberon Homology note : Although all vertebrates have a digestive tract and accessory glands, various parts
of this system are not necessarily homologous, analogous, or even present in all species.
Therefore, broad comparisons can be best made under the listings of headgut, foregut,
midgut, pancreas and biliary system, hindgut.[uncertain][VHOG];
Origin ID : 0001353;
UMLS CUI : C0230120;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Semantic type(s)
- Uberon cross reference
- has developmental contribution from
- has part
The anus and surrounding regions. Encompasses both internal and external regions,
where present
