Embryology — Flashcards

What is the embryonic origin of the odontoblasts and bones of the skull? _____

Which form of spina bifida is associated with failure of the bony spinal canal to close but with no herniation? _____

The normal fetal epithelium of the upper 1/3rd of the vaginal canal is _____ epithelium

Which form of spina bifida is associated with myelomeningocele? _____

VACTERL syndrome is due to _____ defects

What is the embryonic origin of the thymus? _____

Treacher Collins syndrome is due to dysfunction of which cell type? (Bonus: Failure of migration to which pharyngeal arches?)

Does a branchial cleft cyst move during swallowing?_____

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is derived from _____ tissue

What is the embryonic origin of the ovaries/testis? _____