Development of the heart - embryology Flashcards
1
Q
When does the development of the heart start?
A
week 3
2
Q
What are the three layers of the heart?
A
Endocardium (inner layer), myocardium (muscle layer) and epicardium (visceral layer of pericardium)
3
Q
Where is the endocardium derived from?
A
heart tube
4
Q
Where is the Myocardium derived from?
A
visceral mesoderm
5
Q
What is the process of making blood vessels called?
A
Vasculogenesis.
