Urogenital sinus
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Urogenital sinus
The urogenital sinus is a part of the embryonic development of the genitourinary system in mammals, including humans. It is a structure that eventually forms parts of the urinary system and the reproductive system.
Embryology[edit | edit source]
During the early stages of embryonic development, the cloaca is divided by the urorectal septum into the rectum and the urogenital sinus. The urogenital sinus itself is divided into three parts: the upper part, which forms the urinary bladder; the pelvic part, which forms the prostatic urethra in males and the entire urethra in females; and the phallic part, which contributes to the formation of the penile urethra in males and the vestibule of the vagina in females.
Developmental Anomalies[edit | edit source]
Abnormal development of the urogenital sinus can lead to various congenital conditions. One such condition is persistent cloaca, where the rectum, vagina, and urinary tract meet in a single common channel. Another condition is urogenital sinus anomaly, where the urethra and vagina open into a common channel.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
The urogenital sinus is significant in the study of intersex conditions and disorders of sexual development (DSDs). In some intersex conditions, the urogenital sinus may not develop typically, leading to ambiguous genitalia or other anatomical variations.
Related Structures[edit | edit source]
- Cloaca
- Urorectal septum
- Urinary bladder
- Prostatic urethra
- Penile urethra
- Vestibule of the vagina
- Persistent cloaca
- Intersex
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