1 Anatomy Terms
Definition | Name | Synonym | Primary Identifier |
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A group of six equivalent cells forms a tightly constructed `valve` that links the posterior bulb of the pharynx to the anterior four cells of the intestine. These six cells comprise a small epithelial channel with a cuticular lining in continuity with the pharyngeal cuticle and link the lumen of the pharynx to the large lumen of the anterior intestine. | pharyngeal-intestinal valve | cardia | WBbt:0005767 |
1 Genes
WormBase Gene ID | Gene Name | Sequence Name | Organism |
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WBGene00001159 | eff-1 | C26D10.5 | Caenorhabditis elegans |