pectoral fin endoskeletal disc
fin plate cartilage
A plate-like chondrogenic condensation within the pectoral fin, which subdivides into individual radials by decomposition of extracellular matrix in the inter-radial mesenchyme (Grandel and Schulte-Merker, 1998).
| Type | Organ |
| Parent Structure | pectoral appendage cartilage tissue |
| Latin Name | fin plate cartilage |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pectoral fin endoskeletal disc?
A plate-like chondrogenic condensation within the pectoral fin, which subdivides into individual radials by decomposition of extracellular matrix in the inter-radial mesenchyme (Grandel and Schulte-Merker, 1998).
What is the Latin name for the pectoral fin endoskeletal disc?
The Latin name for the pectoral fin endoskeletal disc is fin plate cartilage.
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1st arch mandibular component
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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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