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What is the role of the Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) gene in gut development?
The Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) gene is responsible for epithelial-mesenchymal interactions that shape the gut tube.
Where does the spleen come from?
dorsal mesogastrium
What are the Derivatives of the
(Foregut)
LEG PLS
L: lung
E: Esophagus
G: Gall Bladder
P: Pancreas, proximal esophagus, pharyngeal pouches
L: Liver
S: Stomach
What does the dorsal mesogastrium form?
Dorsal mesogastrium (Mesoderm) rotates the spleen to the left hypochondrium and forms it
What does the ventral mesogastrium form?
Ventral mesogastrium rotates the Liver to the right hypochondrium
What happens to the left and right vagus after the rotation of the stomach?
The left vagus becomes anterior
The right vagus becomes posterior
What else does the rotation of the dorsal mesogastrium form?
The rotation of the dorsal mesogastrium forms the omental bursa