foregut

Introduction

cephalic part of the embryonic digestive system

structures* arising from endoderm of the foregut:

• epithelial lining of the
  • pharynx
  • trachea
  • lungs
  • esophagus
  • proximal duodenum
• parenchyma of the
  • liver
  • gall bladder
  • pancreas

* anatomic structures in the adult

More general terms

• embryonic structure

Additional terms

• hindgut
• midgut