adult cardial valve [FBbt_00003140]
A deep fold in the posterior-most part of the adult foregut epithelium that is formed by the two inner layers of the adult proventriculus (cardia). The space between the two layers of this fold, hilus of the cardia, is filled with longitudinal muscle fibers. The cells of the epithelium are cuboidal to columnar and are vacuolate.
adult cardial valve
ID: FBbt_00003140
Adult Anatomy
A deep fold in the posterior-most part of the adult foregut epithelium that is formed by the two inner layers of the adult proventriculus (cardia). The space between the two layers of this fold, hilus of the cardia, is filled with longitudinal muscle fibers. The cells of the epithelium are cuboidal to columnar and are vacuolate.
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- is part of: adult proventriculus
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| adult stomadeal valve | exact synonym | King, 1988 |
| adult esophageal valve | exact synonym | Wigglesworth, 1972 |
| adult cardiac valve | exact synonym | Miller, 1950 |
| adult stomodaeal valve | exact synonym | Miller, 1950 |
| adult oesophageal valve | exact synonym | Wigglesworth, 1972 |
| adult stomodeal valve | exact synonym |
Parts of adult cardial valve (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| adult cardial valve muscle cell | Adult, Muscle |
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