apical ectodermal ridge

AER

Multilayered ectodermal region at the distal tip of a limb or fin bud necessary for the proper development of the underlying mesenchyme[MP,modified]. Along with the zone of polarizing activity, it is a crucial organizing region during limb development[WP].

Type Organ
Parent Structure embryonic structure
Latin Name AER

Sub-structures

apical ectodermal ridge dorsal fin Organ apical ectodermal ridge median fin fold Organ apical ectodermal ridge pelvic fin Organ footplate apical ectodermal ridge Organ handplate apical ectodermal ridge Organ pectoral appendage apical ectodermal ridge Organ pelvic appendage apical ectodermal ridge Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the apical ectodermal ridge?
Multilayered ectodermal region at the distal tip of a limb or fin bud necessary for the proper development of the underlying mesenchyme[MP,modified]. Along with the zone of polarizing activity, it is a crucial organizing region during limb development[WP].
What is the Latin name for the apical ectodermal ridge?
The Latin name for the apical ectodermal ridge is AER.

Related Structures

1st arch mandibular component ventral mandibular arch 1st arch mandibular ectoderm ectoderm of mandibular component 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme mandibular component mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest 1st arch maxillary component 1st arch maxillary ectoderm ectoderm of maxillary component 1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft 1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm

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