proventriculus inner layer [FBbt_00005753]

The inner layer of the proventriculus, produced from the invagination of the posterior region of the esophagus (foregut). It is formed by a simple low cuboidal epithelium. The cuticle the lines the inner wall is thicker than other regions in the cardia, and it forms several longitudinal folds, causing the esophageal lumen to appear irregular in cross section.

proventriculus inner layer

ID: FBbt_00005753

Anatomy

The inner layer of the proventriculus, produced from the invagination of the posterior region of the esophagus (foregut). It is formed by a simple low cuboidal epithelium. The cuticle the lines the inner wall is thicker than other regions in the cardia, and it forms several longitudinal folds, causing the esophageal lumen to appear irregular in cross section.

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Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
inner wall of the cardia exact synonym King, 1988

Subclasses of proventriculus inner layer (2 total)

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adult proventriculus inner layer Adult, Anatomy
embryonic/larval proventriculus inner layer Anatomy, Larva

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