What is the role of the pleuropericardial membrane in embryonic development?
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The question presents information related to the embryonic development of the pleuropericardial membrane, its role in separating body cavities, and its significance in human embryology.
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Separates pericardial and pleural cavities, anchors heart.
The pleuropericardial membrane is a structure in embryonic development that separates the pericardial cavity from the pleural cavities and anchors the heart within the mediastinum. It develops into the fibrous pericardium surrounding the heart.
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The pleuropericardial membrane is a structure in embryonic development that separates the pericardial cavity from the pleural cavities and anchors the heart within the mediastinum. It develops into the fibrous pericardium surrounding the heart.
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The pleuropericardial membrane plays a crucial role in heart development by ensuring it remains positioned correctly within the mediastinum, as well as supporting the separation of vital body cavities necessary for respiratory and circulatory functions.
Sources
- Partial absence of pleuropericardial membranes in Tbx18 - PubMed - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Body Cavities - University of Michigan - med.umich.edu
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