foregut

(noun)

The anterior part of the alimentary canal of an embryo, from the mouth to the duodenum.

Related Terms

Examples of foregut in the following topics:

  • Development of Metabolism

    • During fetal life, the primitive gut can be divided into three segments: foregut , midgut , and hindgut.

  • Digestive System Development

    • During fetal life, the primitive gut can be divided into three segments: foregut, midgut, and hindgut.
    • The foregut is the esophagus to the first two sections of the duodenum, liver, gallbladder, and superior portion of pancreas.

  • Anatomy of the Pancreas

    • Even when a single pancreas is present, two or three pancreatic ducts may persist, each draining separately into the duodenum (or an equivalent part of the foregut).

  • Spleen

    • However, it still shares the same blood supply as the foregut organs in the abdominal cavity.