Vetan Topic 3 Flashcards
referred to as the development of two (2)
or more embryos in a dam that normally gives birth to one offspring per gestation
embryonic duplication or twinning
They are twins having the same genetic composition. Derived from a single zygote that eventually divides or duplicates itself.
Free Symmetrical Monozygotic Twins/ Identical Twins
This type of twins originated from a single zygote (monozygotic) that resulted from incomplete separation of blastomeres later in embryonic development (primitive streak stage)
Conjoined or Fused Symmetrical Twins
fusion is at the sternal region of the thorax, facing
each other, often with partially fused hearts
thoracopagus twins
fusion is at the abdomen, often with partially fused
intestines
abdominopagus twins
fusion is back to back at the pelvis
or sacrum
pygopagus
fusion is in the head region
cephalopagus
twins resulting from duplication of future axial structures which may occur during the primitive streak stage
abnormal twins or monsters
two pairs/four of thoracic limbs
tetrabrachius
two faces
diprosopus
2 pairs/four pelvic limbs
tetrascelus
two tails
dicaudatus
two heads
dicephalus
consist of separate twins one is normal and the other is rudimentary that survives by being attached to the blood supply of fetal membranes
of the normal twin
free, asymmetrical twin
Mummified fetus is common in what domestic animals?
cows
type of twins occur after gastrulation when specific fields (limb field, heart field, eye field, etc.) are becoming organized.
conjoined, asymmetrical twins
an extra pelvic limb is attached to the back of the animal
notomelus twins
attached twins of unequal size (heteropagus ) and consist of one reasonably normal individual called the autosite, with an extra body part called the parasite attached to it
conjoined, asymmetrical twins
This type of twinning results when two (or more) zygotes develop separately and independently with separate fetal membranes and placenta, during the same pregnancy.
Free Symmetrical Dizygotic or Fraternal Twins
composite structure that contribute very little to the structure of embryo but form an important part of it and serve vital functions
extraembryonic (fetal) membranes
What is the first fetal membrane to be formed?
Yolk Sac