III. Vertebral Column/Spinal Column - Basic Embryology of the Vertebral Column - A) Somite Formation. (Pg. 10) Flashcards
1
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What does paraxial mesoderm give rise to that will form the vertebral column?
A
somites
2
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Name the areas of cellular differentiation formed within the somite.
A
sclerotome, myotome and dermatome
3
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What part of the somite will give rise to the vertebral column?
A
sclerotome
4
Q
List, in order, the names of the successive vertebral columns formed during development?
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membranous, cartilaginous, skeletal or osseous