Embryology 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What type of gland is the anterior and posterior pituitary respectively?
A
Endocrine and neuroendocrine
2
Q
What structure does the posterior pituitary gland develop from?
A
Infundibulum
3
Q
What structure does the anterior pituitary gland develop from?
A
Rathke’s pouch
4
Q
Which structure attaches the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity?
A
Lingual frenulum
5
Q
Which structure forms the border between the anterior 2/3rds tongue and posterior 1/3rd?
A
Sulcus terminalis
6
Q
Which pharyngeal arches form the tongue?
A
All of them
7
Q
Which pharymgneal arch forms the epiglottis?
A
4th
8
Q
What connects the thyroid to the tongue during its descent?
A
Thyroglossal duct
