OMIA:000933 : Spina bifida

Categories: Embryo phene

Possible human homologues (MIM numbers): 182940 (trait) , 183802 (trait) , 301410 (trait)

Cross-species summary: A neural tube defect (NTD) characterised by defective closure of the two halves of the vertebral arch through which the spinal cord and meninges may or may not protrude.

Species in which this phene is found:
dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
domestic cat (Felis catus)
taurine cattle (Bos taurus)
sheep (Ovis aries)
rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
snow leopard (Uncia uncia)

Edit History


  • Created by Frank Nicholas on 03 May 2005
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 21 Oct 2022
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 07 Nov 2022
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 12 Jun 2023