Primitive streak

SNOMED CT 361438007

Primitive streak

Definition

The primitive streak is a structure that forms during the early stages of avian, reptilian and mammalian embryonic development[WP]. the midline ridge of the embryonic epiblast that later develops into mesoderm and endoderm[MP].

Also known as primitive streak - blastopore - germ ring — per UBERON

The Primitive streak is a part of the None.

Also identified as