Connecting stalk

Connecting stalk
Connecting stalk
Latin pedunculus connectans
Code TE E5.11.3.1.1.0.4

The connecting stalk is a yolk sac diverticulum.[1]

It is derived from extraembryonic mesoderm.[2]

References

  1. ^ M. W. Rana (28 July 1998). Human embryology made easy. CRC Press. pp. 66–. ISBN 9789057025457. http://books.google.com/books?id=M80dvJsbY08C&pg=PA66. Retrieved 22 May 2011. 
  2. ^ Sant. Embryology for Medical Students. Jaypee Brothers Publishers. pp. 54–. ISBN 9788184483673. http://books.google.com/books?id=6tHdCE2pTF4C&pg=PA54. Retrieved 22 May 2011.