rhombomere

future rhombencephalon

A segment of the developing hindbrain[ZFA]. In the vertebrate embryo, a rhombomere is a transiently divided segment of the developing neural tube, within the hindbrain region (a neuromere) in the area that will eventually become the rhombencephalon. The rhombomeres appear as a series of slightly constricted swellings in the neural tube, caudal to the cephalic flexure.[WP].

Type Bone
Parent Structure neuromere
Latin Name future rhombencephalon
FMA ID 295666

Sub-structures

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rhombomere?
A segment of the developing hindbrain[ZFA]. In the vertebrate embryo, a rhombomere is a transiently divided segment of the developing neural tube, within the hindbrain region (a neuromere) in the area that will eventually become the rhombencephalon. The rhombomeres appear as a series of slightly con
What is the Latin name for the rhombomere?
The Latin name for the rhombomere is future rhombencephalon.

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