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What structure gives rise to the future axial skeleton and musculature?
What structure gives rise to the future axial skeleton and musculature?
- The neural tube
- The neural crest
- The notochord (correct)
- The neural plate
Which of the following primary brain vesicles will give rise to the cerebral hemispheres of the adult?
Which of the following primary brain vesicles will give rise to the cerebral hemispheres of the adult?
- Diencephalon
- Prosencephalon
- Telencephalon (correct)
- Mesencephalon
What structure detaches from the neural plate and remains between the neural tube and the ectoderm?
What structure detaches from the neural plate and remains between the neural tube and the ectoderm?
- The neural folds
- The neural crest (correct)
- The neural groove
- The notochord
What process leads to the formation of the neural tube?
What process leads to the formation of the neural tube?
Which brain vesicle includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and related structures?
Which brain vesicle includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and related structures?
What structure is formed by the widening of the most cranial portion of the neural tube?
What structure is formed by the widening of the most cranial portion of the neural tube?
What is the embryonic origin of the adrenal medulla?
What is the embryonic origin of the adrenal medulla?
Which of the following embryonic structures gives rise to the pineal gland?
Which of the following embryonic structures gives rise to the pineal gland?
What is the initial embryonic origin of the primitive intestine?
What is the initial embryonic origin of the primitive intestine?
Which of the following embryonic structures gives rise to the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas?
Which of the following embryonic structures gives rise to the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas?
What is the embryonic origin of the cartilage, connective tissue, and smooth muscle in the respiratory system?
What is the embryonic origin of the cartilage, connective tissue, and smooth muscle in the respiratory system?
What is the initial embryonic location of the definitive kidneys?
What is the initial embryonic location of the definitive kidneys?
Which structures develop from the metencephalon?
Which structures develop from the metencephalon?
What is the first structure to form in the development of the ear?
What is the first structure to form in the development of the ear?
Which germ layer gives rise to the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
Which germ layer gives rise to the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
What are the initial structures that form during the development of the eyes?
What are the initial structures that form during the development of the eyes?
Which structures arise from the myelencephalon during embryonic development?
Which structures arise from the myelencephalon during embryonic development?
Which germ layer gives rise to the adrenal cortex?
Which germ layer gives rise to the adrenal cortex?
Which brain vesicle corresponds to the adult cerebellum?
Which brain vesicle corresponds to the adult cerebellum?
What structure gives rise to the optic vesicles during eye development?
What structure gives rise to the optic vesicles during eye development?
From which pharyngeal pouches does the middle ear develop?
From which pharyngeal pouches does the middle ear develop?
What is the embryonic origin of the pituitary gland?
What is the embryonic origin of the pituitary gland?
Which part of the brain corresponds to the adult medulla oblongata?
Which part of the brain corresponds to the adult medulla oblongata?
Which of the following embryonic structures gives rise to the axial skeleton and musculature?
Which of the following embryonic structures gives rise to the axial skeleton and musculature?
What embryonic structure detaches from the neural plate and remains between the neural tube and the ectoderm?
What embryonic structure detaches from the neural plate and remains between the neural tube and the ectoderm?
Which of the following primary brain vesicles will give rise to the cerebral hemispheres of the adult?
Which of the following primary brain vesicles will give rise to the cerebral hemispheres of the adult?
Which brain vesicle includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and related structures?
Which brain vesicle includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and related structures?
What is the process that leads to the formation of the neural tube?
What is the process that leads to the formation of the neural tube?
During embryonic development, the viscerocranium is subdivided into which two portions?
During embryonic development, the viscerocranium is subdivided into which two portions?
What cellular process generates future bones from the initial models of hyaline cartilage in skeletal development?
What cellular process generates future bones from the initial models of hyaline cartilage in skeletal development?
Which mesodermal component contributes to the formation of the vertebrae, ribs, and sternum?
Which mesodermal component contributes to the formation of the vertebrae, ribs, and sternum?
What direction do the developing limbs initially project during embryonic development before changing orientation?
What direction do the developing limbs initially project during embryonic development before changing orientation?
Which skeletal structure forms from the condensations of mesenchyme in limb development?
Which skeletal structure forms from the condensations of mesenchyme in limb development?
What is the origin of skeletal muscles in the head, neck, and limbs?
What is the origin of skeletal muscles in the head, neck, and limbs?
Which germ layer gives rise to the connective tissues, including the dermis?
Which germ layer gives rise to the connective tissues, including the dermis?
What is the embryonic origin of smooth muscle?
What is the embryonic origin of smooth muscle?
Which embryonic structures give rise to the bones, muscles, vessels, and nerves of the head and neck?
Which embryonic structures give rise to the bones, muscles, vessels, and nerves of the head and neck?
What is the initial embryonic location of the definitive kidneys?
What is the initial embryonic location of the definitive kidneys?
Which germ layer gives rise to most of the skeletal tissue in the body?
Which germ layer gives rise to most of the skeletal tissue in the body?
What process leads to the formation of the neurocranium, the bony part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain?
What process leads to the formation of the neurocranium, the bony part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain?
Which of the following is a key process in the development of the limbs?
Which of the following is a key process in the development of the limbs?
What is the embryonic origin of the viscerocranium, the bony part of the skull that forms the face?
What is the embryonic origin of the viscerocranium, the bony part of the skull that forms the face?
Which of the following is a key feature of endochondral ossification, the process by which most long bones form?
Which of the following is a key feature of endochondral ossification, the process by which most long bones form?
Which embryonic structure gives rise to the bones of the neurocranium?
Which embryonic structure gives rise to the bones of the neurocranium?
What is the primary mechanism by which the long bones of the limbs are formed during embryonic development?
What is the primary mechanism by which the long bones of the limbs are formed during embryonic development?
Which embryonic structure contributes to the formation of the bones of the viscerocranium (facial skeleton)?
Which embryonic structure contributes to the formation of the bones of the viscerocranium (facial skeleton)?
During limb development, what is the primary function of the apical ectodermal ridge?
During limb development, what is the primary function of the apical ectodermal ridge?
What is the primary embryonic source of the axial skeleton (vertebrae and ribs)?
What is the primary embryonic source of the axial skeleton (vertebrae and ribs)?
Which of the following structures arises from the viscerocranium during embryonic development?
Which of the following structures arises from the viscerocranium during embryonic development?
What is the process by which long bones develop from cartilage models?
What is the process by which long bones develop from cartilage models?
Which embryonic structure gives rise to the bones of the neurocranium?
Which embryonic structure gives rise to the bones of the neurocranium?
What is the initial embryonic origin of the upper and lower limb buds?
What is the initial embryonic origin of the upper and lower limb buds?
Which of the following structures develops from the sclerotome portion of the somites?
Which of the following structures develops from the sclerotome portion of the somites?
What is the process by which the flat bones of the skull develop?
What is the process by which the flat bones of the skull develop?
Which embryonic structure gives rise to the cartilage models for the future bones of the limbs?
Which embryonic structure gives rise to the cartilage models for the future bones of the limbs?
What is the initial embryonic origin of the muscles of the limbs?
What is the initial embryonic origin of the muscles of the limbs?
Which of the following structures develops from the dermatome portion of the somites?
Which of the following structures develops from the dermatome portion of the somites?
What is the process by which the bones of the skull vault (calvaria) develop?
What is the process by which the bones of the skull vault (calvaria) develop?