Search Ontology:
Cell Ontology

gonadal ridge

Term ID
UBERON:0005294
Synonyms
  • crista gonadalis
  • genital cord
  • genital ridge
  • gonadal ridge
  • indifferent gonadal ridge
(all 5)
Definition
the elevation of thickened mesothelium and underlying mesenchyme found on the ventromedial border of the embryonic mesonephros in which the primordial germ cells become embedded, establishing it as the primordium of the testis or ovary anna
References
(all 15)
Ontology
Cell Ontology
Relationships
Your Input Welcome
We welcome your input and comments. Please use this form to recommend updates to the information in ZFIN. We appreciate as much detail as possible and references as appropriate. We will review your comments promptly.