Open AccessFate and Development of Human Vomeronasal Organ – A Microscopic Fetal Study
Author(s) -
Vasuki Ak,
Fenn Tk,
Devi Mn,
Hebzibah Td,
M Jamuna,
Sundaram Kk
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/15930.7373
Subject(s) - vomeronasal organ , lamina propria , anatomy , fetus , nasal glands , pathology , biology , organ culture , nasal cavity , medicine , mucous membrane of nose , epithelium , olfactory system , pregnancy , neuroscience , biochemistry , in vitro , genetics
The existence of Vomeronasal organ in human is a controversial subject. Presence of Vomeronasal organ and its structure was not reported in standard text books. The presence of Vomeronasal organ in fetal life is doubtful. Hence identification of the organ by histological examination was planned.