Amnion

The innermost membranous sac that surrounds and protects the developing embryo which is bathed in the AMNIOTIC FLUID. Amnion cells are secretory EPITHELIAL CELLS and contribute to the amniotic fluid.

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Tree Number(s): A10.615.284.277, A16.254.750.277

MeSH Unique ID: D000650

Entry Terms:

• Amnions
• Amniotic Membrane
• Amniotic Membranes
• Membrane, Amniotic
• Membranes, Amniotic

See Also:

• Fetoscopy

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Tissues
Membranes
Extraembryonic Membranes
Amnion

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Anatomy Category
Embryonic Structures
Embryo, Mammalian
Extraembryonic Membranes
Amnion