Uberon definition : The dorsal portion of the embryonic first endodermal pharyngeal pouch; it develops
into the middle ear cavity.;
Uberon related term : tubotympanic recess;
Uberon Homology note : The tympanic cavity and auditory tube of an amniote develop from the first embryonic
pharyngeal pouch, so they are homologous to the first gill pouch, or spiracle, of
a fish. We are uncertain whether this homology strictly applies to the middle ear
cavity and auditory tube of lissamphibians, which show certain peculiarities in their
development.[well established][VHOG];