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head

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The head is the anterior-most division of the body [GO]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head http://amigo.geneontology.org/amigo/term/GO:0060322 ]

Term info

Label

head

Synonyms
  • head (volume)
database cross reference
Subsets

uberon_slim, efo_slim, pheno_slim, vertebrate_core

external definition

Organism subdivision that is the part of the body consisting of the cranial and pharyngeal regions.[AAO], Organism subdivision which is the part of the body which consists of the cranial and pharygeal regions.[TAO]

has narrow synonym

adult head

has related synonym

cephalic area

homology notes

Vertebrate evolution has been characterized by a fresh and vast array of cranial structures that collectively form the head.[well established][VHOG]

id

UBERON:0000033