Preferred Label : undifferentiated genital tubercle;
Uberon definition : the embryonic anlage of the external genitalia, which emerges as paired swellings
ventral to the cloacal membrane, is proposed to be derived from all three germ layers,
and gives rise to the penis, clitoris, scrotum, labia, and foreskin;
Uberon related term : genital tubercle; phallic tubercle;
Uberon Homology note : In mammalian embryos, male and female external genitalia develop from the genital
tubercle.[well established][VHOG];
Uberon Taxon note : todo - add taxon constraints;
Origin ID : 0005876;
Uberon cross reference
- develops from
- develops into
- has part
- has potential to develop into
- part of
the embryonic anlage of the external genitalia, which emerges as paired swellings
ventral to the cloacal membrane, is proposed to be derived from all three germ layers,
and gives rise to the penis, clitoris, scrotum, labia, and foreskin
