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Which germ layer primarily contributes to the development of the muscular system?
What type of muscle is specifically mentioned as deriving from the lateral plate mesoderm?
Which of the following structures does NOT derive from the intermediate mesoderm?
What is an exception noted for the source of some smooth muscles?
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Which pair correctly links the specific muscle type to its correct embryonic origin?
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What is the primary function of sclerotome cells during embryonic development?
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Which component is responsible for the precursor cells of dermis and skeletal muscle?
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What role does the lateral somitic frontier play in mesodermal development?
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Which transcription factor is associated with the regulation of tendon development?
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The dermatomes primarily give rise to which type of tissue?
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What is the main function of the sclerotome during development?
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Which domain is responsible for the formation of the back muscles along the spine?
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What do somitomeres give rise to in embryos?
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Which structure does the syndotome give rise to?
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What series of structures are somitomeres categorized as in the embryo?
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In which region do the primaxial and abaxial domains primarily reside?
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What is the function of myoblasts in muscle development?
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Which type of muscle develops from the mesoderm during embryonic development?
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What is the primary source of all voluntary muscles of the head?
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Which connective tissue elements direct the patterns of muscle formation in the head?
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What condition is characterized by the absence of pectoralis minor?
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In which week of development is the pattern of muscle formation in the head observed?
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What defect can occur in digital formation related to Poland Sequence?
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Which type of tissue is responsible for muscle formation alongside parietal layer of the lateral plate mesoderm?
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Poland Sequence may lead to which of the following consequences for a female individual?
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What is the role of mesenchyme in limb development?
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What unique feature do cardiac muscle myoblasts have in contrast to skeletal muscle myoblasts?
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Purkinje fibers are primarily associated with which aspect of muscle tissue?
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Prune Belly Syndrome is characterized by which of the following conditions?
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The development of smooth muscle is derived from which germ layer?
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What condition related to abdominal muscles is evident in patients with Prune Belly Syndrome?
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Which muscle type does NOT have myoblasts that fuse to form longer fibers?
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Intercalated discs are critical for the functioning of which type of muscle?
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What is a notable characteristic of the myofibrils in Purkinje fibers?
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Study Notes
Muscular System Overview
- Muscular system originates from mesodermal germ layer, excluding some smooth muscles.
- Three primary germ layers in embryology: ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm.
Development Domains
- Dorsomedial Lips: Located in the sacral region.
- Lateral Somitic Frontier: Imaginary border separating mesodermal domains.
- Primaxial Domain: Superior cephalic part of the head, composed of somitomeres.
- Abaxial Domain: Forms back of the embryo along the spine.
Muscle Types
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Skeletal Muscles and Tendons:
- Paraxial mesoderm leads to the development of back muscles, myoblasts responsible for skeletal muscle formation.
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Cardiac Muscle:
- Develops from splanchnic mesoderm surrounding the heart tube, characterized by intercalated discs.
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Smooth Muscle:
- Derived from lateral plate mesoderm and neural crest derivatives.
Somites
- Formed as paired segments alongside the notochord during embryogenesis.
- Somites give rise to sclerotome (cartilage and bony framework), syndotome (tendons), and myotome (skeletal muscle).
Specific Muscle Development
- Head Musculature: Derived from paraxial mesoderm including muscles of the tongue, eyes (excluding the iris), and pharyngeal arches.
- Limb Musculature: Mesenchyme from dorsolateral somites migrates to limb buds to form muscles.
Molecular Regulation
- SCLERAXIS: Key transcription factor regulating tendon development from somite-derived cells.
Clinical Correlates
- Poland Sequence: Rare condition (1 in 20,000) characterized by absence of pectoralis minor and partial loss of pectoralis major, may involve nipple displacement and digit deformities.
- Prune Belly Syndrome: Condition marked by absence or atrophy of abdominal muscles, leading to a distended abdomen and urinary bladder defects.
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Muscular Dystrophies:
- Duchenne MD: X-linked disorder, muscle weakness and degeneration.
- Becker MD: Milder form of Duchenne, variable severity.
Key Features of Muscle Development
- Myoblasts: Precursor cells for skeletal muscle that do not fuse in cardiac muscle.
- Purkinje Fibers: Specialized muscle fibers in cardiac tissue for electrical conduction.
- Dermomyotome: Structure formed from somitic cells that leads to the development of dermis and skeletal muscle.
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Test your knowledge on the origins and types of muscles in the muscular system. This quiz covers the development of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles, along with embryological concepts. Perfect for students learning about human biology and anatomy.
