profundal placode

ophthalmic lobe of trigeminal placode

An embryonic structure positioned halfway between the prospective eye and ear, adjacent to the future midbrain-hindbrain boundary. The profundal and the trigeminal ganglia are separate distally but fused at their proximal end as they condense around NF stage 24.

Type Organ
Parent Structure neurogenic placode
Latin Name ophthalmic lobe of trigeminal placode

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the profundal placode?
An embryonic structure positioned halfway between the prospective eye and ear, adjacent to the future midbrain-hindbrain boundary. The profundal and the trigeminal ganglia are separate distally but fused at their proximal end as they condense around NF stage 24.
What is the Latin name for the profundal placode?
The Latin name for the profundal placode is ophthalmic lobe of trigeminal placode.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.