Branchial pouch derivatives Flashcards
1
Q
1st pouch
A
develops into middle ear cavity, eustachian tube, mastoid air cells
1st pouch contributes to endoderm-lined structures of ear
2
Q
2nd pouch
A
Develops into epithelial lining of palatine tonsil
3
Q
3rd pouch
A
Dorsal wings–develops into inferior parathyroids. Ventral wings–develops into thymus
3rd pouch contributes to 3 structures (thymus, left and right interior parathryoids); 3rd pouch structures end up below 4th pouch structures
4
Q
4th pouch
A
Dorsal wings–develops into superior parathyroids