head mesenchyme

cephalic mesenchyme

Portion of primordial embryonic connective tissue of the developing head, consisting of mesenchymal cells supported in interlaminar jelly, that derive mostly from the mesoderm and contribute to head connective tissue, bone and musculature in conjunction with cranial neural crest cells.

Type	Bone
Parent Structure	mesenchyme
Latin Name	cephalic mesenchyme
FMA ID	76622

Sub-structures

basioccipital pre-cartilage condensation Organ branchial mesenchyme Organ exoccipital pre-cartilage condensation Organ facial mesenchyme Organ head paraxial mesoderm Muscle mandibular process mesenchyme Organ mesenchyme of middle ear Organ mesenchyme of pinna Organ optic neural crest Organ supraoccipital pre-cartilage condensation Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head mesenchyme?

What is the Latin name for the head mesenchyme?

The Latin name for the head mesenchyme is cephalic mesenchyme.

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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