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Term
Gametogenesis
Definition
Formation of specialized generative cells (spermatogonia/oogonia)
undergo meiosis to form gametes (oocyte/sperm)
Term
Fertilization
Definition
Takes place in uterine tube where sperm and oocyte fuse to form zygote
Term
Cleavage
Definition
division of zygote by mitosis forming morula
24 hours after fertilization
Term
Morula
Definition
step after zygote with multicellular structure until 32 cell stage
Term
16 cell stage
Definition
morula differentiates into embryoblast (inner) and trophoblast (outer)
Term
blastocyst
Definition
embryo at 32 cell stage where fluid enters between embroblast and trophoblast
Term
Gastrulation
Definition
embryoblast proliferates and forms three germ layers
week 3
Term
Neurulation
Definition
CNS is formed
part of ectoderm forms neuroectoderm and neural tube
week 3/4
Term
Embryonic folding
Definition
disk embryo folds into a cylinder, with cranial and caudal ends moving ventrally
week 4
Term
Organogenesis
Definition
formation of organ primordia
week 4-8
Term
Organ Maturation
Definition
week 9-38
Term
Cranial Caudal Axis
Definition
determined by prechordal plate appearance at 14 days
Term
Dorsal Ventral Axis
Definition
determined at blastocyst formation 4-5 days
inner cell mass facing blastocystic cavity is ventral
Term
Medial Lateral Axis
Definition
determined during gastrulation at 15-16 days
left/right cells express different proteins
Term
Differentiation
Definition
manipulation of gene expression to make certain cells specialize
Term
totipotent (timeline also)
Definition
can become any type of embryonic cell
up to 16 cell morula
Term
pluripotent (timeline also)
Definition
can develop to any of three germ layers
inner cell mass
Term
multipotent
Definition
limited development lineage, e.g. hematopoietic or neural
Term
Cell adhesion molecules
Definition
cells that have transmembrane proteins that interact with identical proteins to adhere. gives rise to segregation of cells
Term
Ways to form a lumen
Definition
cavitation
hollowing
Term
Cavitation
Definition
proliferation of cells to form a mass. interior cells apoptose and leave lumen
Term
Hollowing
Definition
movement of vesicles to center of cell mass and fusing to form lumen
Term
types of morphogenic movement
Definition
epiboly
intercalation
convergent extension
invagination
ingression
involution
Term
epiboly
Definition
sheet of cells spreads out while becoming thinner
Term
intercalation
Definition
two or more layers of cells squeeze between each other to widen
Term
convergent extension
Definition
intercalation with unidirectional movement
Term
invagination
Definition
formation of a pocket from cells of a layer
Term
ingression
Definition
certain cells change their characteristics and fall out of the layer
Term
involution
Definition
a layer of cells rolls underneath itself to forma new layer
Term
juxtacrine signaling
Definition
a type of signaling that depends on cell contact
Term
congenital anomaly classification
Definition
severity
mechanism (pathogenesis)
clinical presntation
Term
mechanisms of birth defects
Definition
malformation
dysplasia
disruption
deformation
Term
malformation
Definition
morphologic defect of organ or area from abnormal developmental process (intrinsic)
Term
dysplasia
Definition
specific malformation characterized by abnormal growth and organization of cells
Term
disruption
Definition
extrinsic interference on the morphology of the fetus (teratogen)
Term
deformation
Definition
mechanical forces that causes abnormal form or position
Term
multiple anomaly division
Definition
sequence
syndrome
association
Term
sequence
Definition
a single developmental defect causes secondary/tertiary defects
can be traced back to original event
Term
syndrome
Definition
defined, well-recognized constellation of anomalies that are predictable and due to a single cause
Term
associaton
Definition
a cluster of anomalies that don't have a set etiology or predictable pattern, but often occur together
Term
nondisjunction times
Definition
meiosis-results in aneuploid
post fertilization-results in mosaicism
Term
trisomy/two cases
Definition
autosomal-three types are post-zygotic potent
sex-recognized during puberty
Term
trisomy 21
Definition
1:800
Mental deficiency, brachycephaly, flat nasal bridge, transverse palmar crease, GI abnormalitites
Term
trisomy 18
Definition
1:8000
Edwards syndrome
mental deficiency, growth retardation, short sternum, low set ears, flexed digits. 5-15 day expectancy
Term
trisomy 13
Definition
1:12,000
Patau syndrome
mental deficiency, CNS problems, sloping forehead, scalp defects, bilateral cleft lip/palate. 2-3 day expectancy
Term
XXX
Definition
female 1:1000
normal in appearance, 15-20% mentally deficient
Term
XXY
Definition
male 1:1000
Klinefelter syndrome
small testes, tall with long lower limbs, lower intelligence
Term
XYY
Definition
male 1:1000
tall, aggressive
Term
X
Definition
female 1:8000
Turner syndrome where no secondary sexual characteristics
Term
structural chromosomal anomalies
Definition
translocation/deletion/etc
Term
single gene mutation
Definition
abnormality is caused by single mutation
fragile X, achondroplasia, suprarenal hyperplasia, microcephaly
Term
teratogens
Definition
agent that produces congenital anomaly
Term
time period for teratogens
Definition
0-14: all or nothing. Fetus survives or not
3-8 week: Quick differentiation is more susceptible
fetal is less susceptible
Term
Category D
Definition
drugs that are shown to cause defects, but the benefits outweigh the harm.
Term
Tetracycline/doxycycline
category D
Definition
causes yellow stained teeth, diminished long bones
Term
streptomycin
category D
Definition
toxic for CN VIII, permanent deafness
Term
valproic acid
category D
Definition
anticonvulsant/epileptic treatment
neural tube defects/cleft lip/renal defects
Term
diazepam
category D
Definition
anticonvulsant
cleft lip/palate
Term
lithium
category D
Definition
manic depressive treatment
heart defects
Term
hydrochlorothiazide
category D
Definition
diuretic/antihypertensive
jaundice, decrease in platelet (thrombocytopenia)
Term
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Definition
mental retardation, microcephaly, holoprosencephaly, limb deformity, craniofacial abnormality, cardiovascular defect
Term
nicotine effect
Definition
growth retardation, premature delivery, fetal hypoxia
Term
TORCH infections
Definition
toxoplasma, other, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex
intrapartum infection that affects development of heart, skin, eyes, and CNS
Term
primary spermatocyte/oocyte
Definition
cells with doubled DNA (4N)
Term
secondary spermatocyte/oocyte
Definition
cells after Meiosis I, 2N
Term
gamete
Definition
cells after meiosis II, N
nucleus is called pronucleus
Term
purpose of meiosis
Definition
provides constancy of chromosome numbers through generations
allows for random assortment
recombination of genetic material
Term
spermatogenesis
Definition
takes place from puberty till death over 65 days
regulated by testosterone and takes place in seminiferous tubules
spermatocytes move from from basal compartment to lumen
Term
sperimiogenesis
Definition
cytoplasm of spermatids is reduced and tail formed
released into lumen of seminiferous tubules
Term
oogenesis
Definition
begins prenatally until menopause
meiosis I at month 5, then stop till puberty
continues at puberty with ovulation
Term
steps of ovulation
Definition
oocyte embedded in follicle
estrogen stimulates growth of endometrium
oocyte enters meiosis II
oocyte follicle ruptures and releases oocyte and allows formation of coronoa radiata
moves toward uterus
Term
corpus luteum
Definition
residual follicle cells from ovulation
secretes progesterone
Term
progesterone
Definition
increases vascularization of endometrium
Term
ampulla
Definition
intermediate part of uterine tube
fertilization takes place here
Term
four steps of fertilization
Definition
sperm penetrates corona radiata and zona pellucida (enzyme release by sperm to accomplish)
plasma membrane of oocyte and sperm fuse
fertilization induces completion of oocyte Meiosis II
pronuclei form
Term
Cleavage
Definition
days 1-3
Term
morula
Definition
cell stage after the zygote
cells do not grow between divisions (blastomeres)
cell that is present during cleavage stage
Term
blastocyst
Definition
days 4-6
hollowing of morula transforms to blastocyst
outer trophoblast, inner cell mass (embryoblast), and blastocystic cavity
Term
trophoblast
Definition
part of blastocyst that forms part of the placenta
Term
implantation
Definition
days 7-12
blastocyst attaches to endometrium
induces massive trophoblast growth and separation into inner cytotrophoblast and out syncytiotrophoblast
Term
cytotrophoblast
Definition
part of trophoblast that forms syncytiostrophoblast
Term
syncytiotrophoblast
Definition
part of trophoblast that fuses into multinucleated cytoplasm that erodes maternal blood vessels forming lacunae
Term
completion of embedding
Definition
12 days after fertilization
Term
mechanism of pregnancy test
Definition
syncytiotrophoblast produces human chorionic gonadotrophin to maintain progesterone production
detectable 2-3 days after implantation in blood, 6-8 days in urine
Term
Formation of embryonic disc, amniotic cavity, and yolk sac
Definition
day 7-14
Term
hypoblast
Definition
a layer of cells
first part to form off embryoblast
ventral surface
Term
amniotic cavity formation
Definition
second part of formation
space between dorsal trophoblast and embryoblast
some cells become amnioblasts->amnion
part of the embryonic disc
Term
epiblast
Definition
layer of embryoblast cells that forms lower boundary of amniotic cavity
Term
formation of primary yolk sac/exocoelomic cavity
Definition
hypoblast cells extend around blastocyst cavity and form exocoelomic membrane
Term
extraembryonic mesoderm formation
Definition
hypoblast cells proliferate and surround embryonic disc
Term
extraembryonic coelom
Definition
fluid filled spaces in extraembryonic mesoderm that separates it into two layers. splanchnic (inner) and somatic (outer)
Term
chorion
Definition
somatic mesoderm (extraembryonic) plus cyto and syncytiotrophoblast layers
Term
(secondary) yolk sac
Definition
forms the vitelline arteries and veins and part of the guyt tube
Term
primary yolk sac
Definition
separates from the secondary and eventually degrades
Term
prechordal plate
Definition
hypoblastic cells change shape to columnar
primordium of the mouth
defines cranial pole of embryo
Term
Gastrulation
Definition
week 3-4
three germ layers form
called gastrula at this stage
Term
first event of gastrulation
Definition
formation of primitive streak
midline epiblast cells thicken opposite to prechordal plate=caudal
primitive streak elongates and forms a groove in the midline
cranial aspect forms a promitive node and depression (primitive pit)
Term
formation of endoderm
Definition
epiblast cells grow into primitive streak and igrese between epiblast and hypoblast
first wave of epiblast cells forms endoderm and replaces hypoblast
Term
formation of intraembyronic mesoderm
Definition
second wave of epiblast cells invade the primitive streak and inserts between epiblast and endoderm, spreading laterally
Term
layers of intraembyronic mesoderm
Definition
paraxial, intermediate, and lateral
Term
sacrococcygeal teratoma
Definition
remnants of the primitive streak
benign and protrude from anal area
Term
allantois
Definition
outpouching of yolk sac into connecting stalk
allows for gas exchange and reservoir for urine
becomes umbilical arteries and veins
eventually median umbilical ligament
Term
primitive mouth
Definition
prechordal plate
no mesoderm forms over this
oropharyngeal membrane remains
Term
primitive anus
Definition
cloacal membrane
Term
neurulation
Definition
week 3-4
Term
notochord development
Definition
notochordal process forms from primitive node
elongates cranially to prechordal plate
floor of notochordal process fuses with endoderm (roof of yolk sac) and forms notochord
notochordal plate infolds and forms notochord, separates from endoderm.
determines site of vertebral column and results in nucleus pulposus
Term
neurulation beginning
Definition
notochordal process induces overlying ectoderm to from neural plate
gives rise to CNS
Term
second step neurulation
Definition
neural plate invaginates at midline and forms neural groove
folds on each side of groove fuse at 2 points and move cranially/caudally
unfused openings at end of tube are neuropores
Term
neural tube
Definition
gives rise to brain and spinal cord while it's lumen develops cerebral ventricles and spinal canal
Term
neural crest cells
Definition
begin from neural folds that form a layer between surface ectoderm and neural tube
migrate lateroventral
form dorsal root ganglia, autonomic ganglia, and abdominal ganglia
Term
anencephaly/meroencephaly
Definition
failure of cranial neuropore to close
abnormal development of brain and skull
Term
spina bifida
Definition
failure of closure of caudal neural tube
spinal cord/vertebral column defects
Term
Somite formation
Definition
same time as notochord formation
composed of mesoderm that differentiates laterally
paraxial section of mesoderm gives rise to bones of axial skeleton and muscles
Term
intraembryonic coelom
Definition
formed from lateral mesoderm
spaces from and give rise
bordered by parietal and visceral layer
develops into body cavities
Term
intraembyronic coelom next
Definition
fuses with extraembryonic coelom
parietal layer becomes continuous with amnion covering and visceral becomes continuous with yolk sac covering
Term
Folding
Definition
week 4
due to some cells growing faster than others
notochord and somites give rigidity, so cranial, caudal, and later parts fold
Term
head fold
Definition
prior to fold, heart tube and transverse septum are cranial to oropharyngeal membrane while neuronal folds are caudal
after folding, the heart tube and oropharyngeal membrane are ventral and caudal to the cranial neural folds
Term
tail fold
Definition
tail fold bring cloacal membrane ventral to primitive streak
allantois is brought ventrally as well, cranially to the cloacal membrane
Term
lateral folds
Definition
fold until they meet midline, forming the body cavity
gut tube formed by yolk sac pinching off
results in the yolk sac, connecting stalk and allantois being brought to umbilical cord
Term
mesoderm of lateral fold
Definition
supports yolk sac, but pinching stretches them to form dorsal and ventral mesenteries
dorsal mesentery is entire length of gut tube, ventral is only cranial to umbilicus
Term
ectoderm of lateral fold
Definition
results in amnion completely surrounding the embryo
Term
somite formation order
Definition
cranial-caudal, in blocks of three per day
part of paraxial mesoderm
Term
somite differentiation
Definition
dermomytotome and sclerotome
part of paraxial mesoderm
Term
dermomyotome subdivision
Definition
myotome and dermatome
part of paraxial mesoderm
Term
myotome
Definition
arises from dermomyotome and becomes the muscles of the trunk
part of paraxial mesoderm
Term
dermatome
Definition
arises from dermomyotome
becomes dermis of head and back
part of paraxial mesoderm
Term
sclerotome
Definition
arises from somite
becomes vertebra and ribs
part of paraxial mesoderm
Term
lateral plate mesoderm layer formation
Definition
parietal and visceral
Term
parietal layer of lateral plate mesoderm
Definition
body wall and limb buds
Term
visceral layer of lateral plate mesoderm
Definition
formation of smooth muscles of viscera
Term
mesenchyme
Definition
differentiate of mesoderm that gives rise to embryonic connective tissue
Term
mesemchyme becomes
Definition
fibroblasts, chondroblasts, and osteoblasts
Term
chondroblast
Definition
forms cartilage
Term
osteoblast
Definition
forms bone
Term
endochondral ossification
Definition
bone model is formed by cartilage then replaced by bone tissue
appendicular skeleton and vertebrae are formed this way
Term
membraneous ossifciation
Definition
osteoblasts replacce mesenchyme directly
formation of flat bones like the skull
Term
types of cartilage
Definition
formed from chondroblasts
hylaine, fibrous, and elastic
hyaline is the most common
Term
fibrous joint formation
Definition
interzonal mesenchyme differentiates into dense fibrous tissue
Term
cartilaginous joint formation
Definition
interzonal mesenchyme becomes hyaline or fibrocartilage
Term
synovial joint formation
Definition
interzonal mesenchyme forms ligaments peripherally and the synovial membrane
dissolves centrally for joint cavity
Term
skull sections
Definition
neurocranium and viscerocranium
Term
neurocranial formation
Definition
mostly endochondral ossification
derive from sclertotomes
base of occipital, sphenoid, ethmoid, petrous and mastoid part of temporal bone
Term
cranial vault formation
Definition
membranous ossification separated by fibrous sutures called
syndesmoses
allows for molding of head during birth
Term
fontanelle
Definition
open section between cranial bones allowing for growth
close around 2 years
Term
viscerocranium
Definition
formed from mesenchyme of pharyngeal arches
Term
cartilaginous viscerocranium
Definition
derived from pharyngeal arches 1/2
Term
dorsal first arch (meckel)
Definition
malleus and incus
Term
dorsal second arch (eichert)
Definition
stapes and styloid process
Term
ventral second/third arch
Definition
hyoid bone,
Term
ventral portion of 4/6 arches
Definition
cartilage of larynx
Term
membranous viscerocramium
Definition
derived from maxillary prominence of pharyngeal arch 1
forms temporal, maxillary, and zygomatic bones. also some mandibular bone
Term
vertebra formation
Definition
sclerotomoes migrate around notochord and neural tube
each sclerotome forms loose cranial and dense caudal mesenchyme around notochord
adjacent cranial-caudal sections merge
Term
formation of intervertebral disks
Definition
migration of dense mesenchyme between sclerotomes
Term
resegmentation
Definition
fusing of sclerotomes to form vertebral column
Term
nucleus pulposus
Definition
section of notochord
Term
rib development
Definition
thoracic vertebrae extend laterally into costal processes
mesenchyme between vertebral and costal mesenchyme is joint
Term
limb buds
Definition
formed from mesenchyme of parietal layer of lateral plate
covered by ectoderm
Term
epiphysis
Definition
end of bone formed by endochondral ossification
Term
metaphysis
Definition
neck of bone formed by endochondral ossification
Term
diaphysis
Definition
shaft of bone formed by endochondral ossification
Term
periosteum
Definition
thin layer of bone under the outer layer (perichondrium)
Term
secondary ossification
Definition
occurs in epiphyses
Term
achondroplasia
Definition
growth restriction of bones that are formed through endochondral ossification
mutation of fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FRFR3)
Term
thanatophoric dysplasia
Definition
lethal mutation of FGFR3
small rib cage
Term
craniosynostosis
Definition
prenatal fusion of cranial sutures
autosomal dominant disorders Crouzon and Apert syndrome show this
FGFR2
Term
Acrania
Definition
absence of the neurocranium
often associated with meroencephaly
incompatible with life
Term
scoliosis
Definition
asymmetrical fusion of vertebra
Term
spina bifida
Definition
incomplete fusion of cranial end of neural tube
Term
accessory lumbar ribs
Definition
minor
Term
accessory cervical ribs
Definition
constrict subclavian artery and brachial plexus
respiratory insufficiency
Term
amelia
Definition
absence of a limb
Term
meromelia
Definition
partial absence of a limb
Term
cutaneous syndactyly
Definition
webbing between digits
Term
osseous syndactyly
Definition
no notch between digits
Term
ectrodactyly
Definition
absence of middle digital rays (2-4)
Term
amniotic band disruption
Definition
unilateral ectrodactyly
Term
club foot
Definition
affects subtalar joint, adduction at talonavicular joint, and plantar flextion at ankle
Term
muscular development
Definition
arises from mesoderm
Term
muscles of head and neck
Definition
mesenchyme of pharyngeal arches
Term
trunk muscles
Definition
myotomes of somites
Term
limb muscles
Definition
derived from mesenchyme of limb buds
Term
smooth muscle
Definition
visceral lateral plate mesoderm
Term
vascular muscle
Definition
parietal lateral plate mesoderm (except iris, mammary and sweat glands=ectoderm)
Term
congential hypotonia
Definition
low muscle tone
Term
arthrogryposis
Definition
contracted joints due to anomalies in connective tissue
seen with club foot
Term
congenital torticollis
Definition
contracture (shortening) of the neck causing tilting of the head
Term
poland anomaly
Definition
absence of pectoral muscle unilaterally
ipsilateral finger syndactyly
Term
pharyngeal apparatus
Definition
pharyngeal arches, pouches, grooves, and membranes
Term
pharyngeal groove
Definition
separates pharyngeal arches
Term
pharyngeal pouch
Definition
interior, and located in between the arches
Term
pharyngeal membrane
Definition
endoderm of the pouch coupled with the ectoderm of the groove
Term
ectomesenchyme
Definition
merging of paraxial and lateral mesoderm with the neural crest cells
forms the skeletal and connective tissue of head/neck
Term
contents of pharyngeal arches
Definition
1. aortic arch for supply from truncus arteriosus
2. cartilage rod that forms skeleton of arch
3. muscle component
4. nerve component (Cranial nerve from neuroectoderm)
Term
arch artery of pharyngeal arch 1
Definition
terminal branch of maxillary and part of external carotid
Term
arch artery of pharyngeal arch 2
Definition
stapedial artery
Term
arch artery of pharyngeal arch 3
Definition
common carotid, root of internal carotid
Term
arch artery of pharyngeal arch 4
Definition
left arch of aorta, right subclavian
Term
arch artery of pharyngeal arch 6
Definition
ductus arteriosus, root of pulmonary arteries
Term
skeletal element of arch 1
Definition
incus, malleus, and sphenoid (endochondrial ossification)
maxilla, zygomatic, temporal bone, mandible (membraneous)
Term
skeletal element of arch 2
Definition
stapes, styloid process, hyoid (endochondral)
Term
skeletal element of arch 3
Definition
hyoid
Term
skeletal element of arch 4
Definition
laryngeal cartilage
Term
skeletal element of arch 6
Definition
laryngeal cartilage
Term
Muscle of arch 1
Definition
muscles of mastication, mylohyoid, anterior belly of digastric, tensor tympani, tensor veli palatini
Term
Muscle of arch 2
Definition
muscles of facial expression, posterior belly of digastric, stylohyoid, stapedius
Term
Muscle of arch 3
Definition
stylopharyngeus
Term
Muscle of arch 4
Definition
pharyngeal constrictors, levator veli palatini, cricothyroid
Term
Muscle of arch 6
Definition
muscles of larynx
Term
nerves of arch 1
Definition
maxillary and mandibular division of trigeminal
Term
nerves of arch 2
Definition
facial nerve
Term
nerves of arch 3
Definition
glossopharyngeal
Term
nerves of arch 4
Definition
superior laryngeal branch of vagus
Term
nerves of arch 6
Definition
recurrent laryngeal branch of vagus
Term
pharygneal pouch 1
Definition
tympanic cavity and auditory tube
Term
pharyngeal membrane 1
Definition
tympanic membrane
Term
pharyngeal groove 1
Definition
external acoustic meatus
Term
pharyngeal pouch 2
Definition
palatine tonsil, as well as crypts which is infiltrated by lymphocytes
Term
pharyngeal pouch 3
Definition
caudal end: extends and merges ventrally to form bilobed thymus
infiltrated by lymphocytes as well
cranial end: extends caudoventrally and becomes inferior parathyroid gland
Term
pharyngeal pouch 4
Definition
cranial end: extends caudoventrally and becomes superior parathyroid
caudal portion: becomes ultimobranchial body, which fuses with thyroid and becomes C cell producers
Term
thyroid diverticulum
Definition
precursor to the thyroid that appears medially on the floor of pharynx
migrates through dorsum of tongue (Foramen cecum), into neck
Term
bilobed thyroid gland
Definition
ventral portion of thyroid diverticulum
Term
median tongue bud origin
Definition
first pharyngeal arch, along with distal tongue buds
Term
copula
Definition
second pharyngeal arch, posterior 1/3 of tongue
also arches 3/4 as hypobranchial eminence
Term
connective tissue and vascularization of tongue
Definition
mesenchyme of arches
Term
muscles of tongue
Definition
myoblasts from occipital myotomes
Term
submandibular and sublingual glands
Definition
invagination of pharyngeal endoderm
Term
parotid salivary gland
Definition
invagination of oral ectoderm
Term
lens of the eye
Definition
lens placode
Term
olfactory neurons
Definition
nasal placode
Term
otic vesicle/membraneous labrynth
Definition
otic placode
Term
face formation
Definition
frontonasal prominence, maxillary prominences, and mandibular prominences form border to stomodeum
first pharyngeal arch
Term
nostril
Definition
nasal pit from ectoderm of nasal placode
Term
derivates of frontonasal prominence
Definition
medial and lateral nasal prominences, forehead and dorsum and apex of nose
Term
lateral nasal prominence
Definition
alae of nose
Term
medial nasal prominence
Definition
nasal septum, ethmoid bone, cribiform plate, and palate
Term
nasolacrimal grooves
Definition
separates the maxillary and nasal prominecnes
forms ducts from ectoderm
Term
auricular hillocks
Definition
froms external ear
Term
nasal cavity formation
Definition
nasal pits deepen to sacs, separated from oral pharynx by oronasal membrane, which ruptures
nasal placodes become olfactory epithelium
lateral walls becomes conchae
Term
paranasal sinus formation
Definition
nasal diverticula
Term
primary palate
Definition
formed by fusion of median nasal prominences
fuses with maxillary prominences
Term
secondary palate
Definition
lateral palatine processes extend from maxillary prominences which lengthen and fuse
Term
treacher collins syndrome
Definition
migration of neural crest cells is inhibited, causing hypoplasia of mandible and zygomatic, external ear abnormalities, and lower eyelid abnormalities
Term
pierre robin sequence
Definition
small underdeveloped jaw prevents proper tongue descent, causing cleft palate and small tongue
Term
hemifacial microsomia
Definition
small jaw and external ear anomalies, unilaterally
Term
goldenhar syndrome
Definition
similar to hemifacial microsomiaplus eye anomalies, vertebral anomalies, and heart defects
Term
digeorge anomaly
Definition
failure of pharyngeal pouches 3/4 giving rice to hypoparathyroidism (low calcium, weak immunity), interrupted aortic arch
Term
anterior cleft anomaly
Definition
failure of medial nasal prominences to meet maxillary prominences
unilateral or bilateral
more common in males
Term
posterior cleft anomaly
Definition
failure of palatine process to fuse with each other and with nasal septum posterior to incisive foramen
more frequent in females
Term
congenital hypothyroidism
Definition
metabolic disorder due to underdeveloped thyroid
mutation leads to this
Term
thyroglossal duct cysts
Definition
thyroglossal duct persists
cysts on the tongue or ventral neck
can be infected
Term
ectopic thyroid glands
Definition
glands located along thyroglossal duct
usually not clinically relevant
Term
pharyngeal cysts
Definition
when pharyngeal grooves do not obliterate
Term
pharyngeal fistulas
Definition
pharyngeal pouch/groove 2 persist and have an opening from tonsilar area to neck. anterior border of SCM
Term
angioblastic cords
Definition
first step of cardiac formation
arises from lateral mesoderm tissue
form hollow tubes called endothelial heart tubes (fuse during folding)
Term
endocardium
Definition
from endothelial tube
Term
myocardium
Definition
mesoderm surrounding the endothelial tube (both lateral plate mesoderm)
Term
order of blood in primitive heart
Definition
common cardinal viens, umbilical vein, and vitelline vein (yolk sac) to sinus venosis->primitive atrium->primitive ventricle->bulbis cordis
Term
ductus venosis
Definition
bypass of the liver going to the IVC
Term
foramen ovale function
Definition
bypass of right ventricle/lungs
Term
ductus arteriosis
Definition
blood that makes it to the right ventricle bypasses the lungs and enters descending aorta
Term
umbilical arteries
Definition
come off common iliac arteries and go to placenta
Term
cardiac branchial arches
Definition
fixes superior arterial end of heart tube
Term
septum traversum
Definition
inferior venous end is fixed in place
Term
bulboventricular loop
Definition
overgrowth of bulbis cordis and ventricle
the remnant of this loop is the transverse pericardial sinus
Term
atrioventricular canal
Definition
connects primordial atrium and ventricle
becomes divided
Term
endocardial cushions
Definition
outgrowth of dorsal and ventral walls of atrioventricular canal
eventually fuse to from right and left cnaal
Term
septum primum
Definition
first part of atrial division, grows toward the endocardial cushions diving R/L atria
Term
foramen primum
Definition
a gap that persists between lower septum primum and endocardial cushions
Term
foramen secundum
Definition
a perforation of the septum primum that opens when the septum primum fuses to the endocardial cushions
Term
septum secundum
Definition
thicker septum forms over septum primum
Term
foramen ovale formation
Definition
overlap in the gap between septum primum and secundum
closes at birth b/c of high pressure in left atrium
Term
fossa ovalis
Definition
remnant of foramen ovale
Term
interventricular foramen
Definition
gap between L/R ventricles that persists during development
Term
partitioning of bulbus cordis
Definition
bulbar ridges grow and extend into truncus arteriosus in a spiral pattern that fuse to form aorticopulmonary septum separating aorta and pulmonary trunk
Term
sinus venosis formation
Definition
originally symmetric from two common cardinal veins
becomes asymmetric b/c of blood flow.
right side is integrated into atrium, and is responsible as the smooth portion
left side develops coronary sinus
Term
crista terminalis
Definition
border between smooth and rough arterial wall came from valve of sinus venosus
Term
sinoatrial node time
Definition
week 5 in the right wall of sinus venosus
Term
atrioventriuclar node/bundle
Definition
develop in the left wall of the sinus venosus
Term
aortic sac
Definition
continuation of the truncus arteriosus that gives rise to aortic arch
Term
aortic arch timeline
Definition
week 6-8 remodeled to form adult anatomy
develop sequentially cranio-caudally
Term
first pair of aortic arches
Definition
maxillary artery and external carotid
Term
second pair of aortic arches
Definition
stapedial arteries
Term
third pair of aortic arches
Definition
proximally common carotid arteries
distally internal carotid arteries
Term
left fourth aortic arch
Definition
arch of the aorta
Term
right fourth aortic arch
Definition
proximal right subclavian artery
Term
left seventh intersegmental artery
Definition
left subclavian
Term
left sixth aortic arch
Definition
proximally to left pulmonary artery
distally ductus arteriosis
Term
right sixth aortic arch
Definition
right pulmonary artery
Term
recurrent laryngeal path difference
Definition
degeneration of right 5th and 6th aortic arches let right recurrent hook right subclavian.
left has to loop around ductus arteriosis
Term
coarctation of the aorta
Definition
narrowing of aorta proximally (preductal) or distally (postductal) to the junction of aorta and ductus arteriosus
Term
right to left shunt
Definition
blood flows from right to left atrium bringing deoxygenated blood into the systemic circuit
cyanosis
Term
left to right shunt
Definition
blood is shunted to the pulmonary side after oxygenation
right side has a higher load, so right atrial and ventricular hypertrophy occur
Term
atrial septal defects
Definition
result in left to right shunt
multiple types
Term
foramen secundum defects
Definition
failure of septum primum or secundum
Term
foramen primum defects
Definition
septum primum does not fuse to endocardial cushions
paired with cleft of one cusp of mitral valve
Term
sinus venosus ASD
Definition
incomplete integration of right sinus venosus and atrium
Term
VSD
Definition
results in left to right shunt
Term
patent ductus arteriosus
Definition
failure of ductus arteriosus to fuse shut
Term
persisten truncus arteriosus
Definition
aorticopulmonary septum (Separates aorta and pulmonary artery) fails to develop
combined with membranous VSD
results in cyanosis
Term
transposition of the great arteries
Definition
aorticopulmonary septum is non-spiral
not compatible with life
Term
tetralogy of Fallot
Definition
AP septum and endocardial cushion formation error
pulmonic stenosis, VSD with over riding aorta, and RV hypertrophy
Term
respiratory system derivation
Definition
foregut
Term
primitive pharynx gives rise to
Definition
nose, nasopharynx, and oropharynx
Term
laryngotracheal groove
Definition
caudally of the fourth pharyngeal arch
gives rise to lower respiratory system
Term
lower respiratory epithelium and glands
Definition
endoderm of larygotracheal groove
Term
connective tissue, cartilage, smooth muscle of lower respiratory system
Definition
visceral lateral mesoderm
Term
respiratory bud
Definition
laryngotracheal diverticulum and splanchnic mesenchyme
Term
laryngotracheal diverticulum
Definition
becomes laryngotracheal tube
Term
tracheoesophogeal fold
Definition
separates laryngeotracheal tube from esophagus
Term
laryngeal epithelium
Definition
endoderm of cranial portion of laryngotracheal tube
Term
epiglottis formation
Definition
caudal portion of hypobrachial eminence
Term
tracheal epithelium
Definition
caudal portion of laryngotracheal tube
Term
path of air in lungs
Definition
trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
trachea, bronchus, lobar bronchi, segmental bronchi
Term
lung development
Definition
respiratory bud splits into 2 bronchial buds
week 5 each bud forms 2 bronchi
Term
lobar secondary bronchi
Definition
3 R, 2 L
Term
completion of respiratory branching
Definition
week 24
Term
order of lung maturation stages
Definition
pseudoglandular stage
canalicular stage
terminal sac
alveolar
Term
pseudoglandular stage
Definition
first lung development stage, has structure, but no gas exchange structures
Term
canalicular stage
Definition
second lung development stage
vascularization occurs
respiratory bronchioles with alveolar ducts develop
Term
terminal sac stage
Definition
third lung development stage
blood-air barrier is established
surfactant is begun production
Term
alveolar stage
Definition
last lung development stage
tissue is sufficiently developed
new alveoli are added until 8 years
Term
tracheoesophageal fistulas
Definition
faulty separation of trachea and esophagus
causes flow of air to stomach and food/liquid to lung
Term
congenital subglottic stenosis
Definition
abnormal narrowing of airway from laryngotracheal tube development
presents stridor
Term
congenital lobar emphysema
Definition
upper lobe of lung is over inflated causing failure of bronchial cartilage formation
Term
congenital bronchogenic cysts
Definition
abnormal bronchial branching
causes hemorrhage, dyspnea (shortness of breath) cough, chest pain, and trouble swallowing
Term
lung hypoplasia
Definition
poorly developed lungs
tachypnea shows with it (rapid breath)
oligohydramnios or diaphragmatic hernia
Term
congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation
Definition
benign mass fo mesenchymal lung tissue
suppresses normal alveolar development
Term
cystic fibrosis
Definition
thich mucus on the epithelium with leads to infection and obstruction
Term
omphaloenteric ducts
Definition
connects gut tube to the yolk sac after lateral folding
Term
blood supply of foregut
Definition
celiac trunk
Term
blood supply of midgut
Definition
superior mesenteric artery
Term
blood supply of hindgut
Definition
inferior mesenteric artery
Term
mesentery
Definition
double layer of peritoneum
suffix denotes which part of the body is connected to it
Term
ventral mesentery
Definition
suspends the foregut and cranial midgut to the anterior abdominal wall
Term
posterior mesentery
Definition
stretches along entire gut tube
Term
primary retroperitoneal
Definition
organs that form on dorsal abdominal wall and are covered on one side by peritoneum
Term
secondary retroperitoneal
Definition
organs that form in the gut covered by peritoneum on both sides, but then migrate to the dorsal wall
Term
derivates of foregut
Definition
primitive pharynx
lower respiratory system
esophagus, stomach, and cranial duodenum
liver, biliary apparatus, and pancreas
Term
striated muscle of esophagus
Definition
pharyngeal arch 4/6
Term
smooth muscle of esophagus
Definition
visceral mesoderm around gut tube
Term
stomach formation
Definition
distal portion of foregut
gastroesophageal junction cranial
pyloric/duodenal junction caudal
Term
stomach orientation
Definition
begins with greater curvature dorsal, lesser ventral
rotates so that greater becomes left, lesser is right
Term
duodenum formation
Definition
caudal portion of foregut and cranial midgut
thus blood is celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery
stomach rotation causes C shaped loop against posterior wall
Term
liver, gall bladder, and biliary duct formation
Definition
caudal foregut
liver bud
Term
liver bud formation
Definition
branches into mesoderm of septum transversum, which will be diaphragm and cranial ventral mesentery
Term
superior liver bud
Definition
primordium
connection between foregut and liver bud is common bile duct
Term
liver primordium
Definition
heptic cords, hepatic sinusoids
Term
inferior liver bud
Definition
gall bladder
stalk is cystic duct
Term
ventral mesentery of gut
Definition
visceral peritoneum of liver
liver divides into lesser omentum and falciform ligament
Term
Umbilical vein connection
Definition
free border of falciform ligament
Term
pancreatic formation
Definition
dorsal and two ventral pancreatic buds
ventral buds merge quickly
dorsal and ventral buds merge b/c of duodenal rotation
Term
endodermal pancreatic buds
Definition
form pancreatic parenchyma which is a network of tubules
tubules secrete glucagon or somatostatin
Term
pancreatic islets
Definition
secrete insulin
Term
spleen formation
Definition
dorsal mesogastrium from visceral mesenchyme
Term
esophageal atresia
Definition
blind end esophagus b/c of abnormal laryngotracheal tube
Term
pyloric stenosis
Definition
narrowing of pyloric lumen because of pyloric sphincter hypertrophy
causes projectile vomiting and abnormal electrolyte
male predominant
Term
duodenal atresia or stenosis
Definition
insufficient recanalization of duodenum
cannot swallow, so polyhydramnios occurs
Term
annular pancreas
Definition
superior pancreatic bud is anterior instead of posterior to duodenum. constricts duodenum
Term
midgut derivates
Definition
small intestine
cecum and appendix
ascending colon
R 1/2 and 2/3 of transverse colon
Term
formation of midgut loop
Definition
forms ventrally oriented hairpin loop that extends into umbilical cord
superior mesenteric artery runs long axis of loop
Term
omphaloenteric duct
Definition
apex of midgut loop
connects midgut to yolk sac
Term
cranial limb of midgut loop
Definition
small intestine
Term
caudal limb of midgut loop
Definition
ascending and transverse colon
Term
apex of midgut loop
Definition
cecal diverticulum
Term
rotation of midgut loop
Definition
rotates 90 degrees so cranial segment is to the right and elongates for jejunum and ileum
loop returns to abdomen, small intestine first, and rotating another 180 degrees
Term
cecal diverticulum
Definition
extends caudally and becomes cecum and vermiform appendix
Term
omphalocele
Definition
persistent protrusion of the abdominal contents through umbilicus
occurs in many syndromes
Term
umbilical hernia
Definition
intestines protruding from abdomen after umbilicus closes imperfectly
covered by skin unlike omphaloceles
Term
gastroschisis
Definition
abdominal contents protrude through defect in the abdominal wall lateral to umbilicus. Right side usually
no protective covering results in gangrene
Term
malrotation
Definition
rotation of less than full 270 degrees
volvulus forms when small intestine twists around superior mesenteric artery
Term
nonrotation
Definition
second midgut rotation doesnt occur
small intestine is on the right, large is on the left
Term
ileal (meckel) diverticulum
Definition
persistent remnant of omphaloenteric duct
Term
hingut
Definition
left 1/3 of transverse colon
descending colon
sigmoid colon
rectum
superior anal canal
urinary epithelium
Term
cloacal membrane
Definition
distal/caudal end of the gut tube
Term
urorectal septum
Definition
develops from mesenchyme
divides urogenital sinus anteriorly and rectum/anal canal posteriorly
Term
perineal body
Definition
fusion of urorectal septum and cloacal membrane
Term
cloacal sphincter muscle
Definition
divided by urorectal septum
anterior perineal muscles
posterior external anal sphincter
Term
anal canal formation
Definition
superior 2/3 from hindgut
inferior 1/3 proctodeum
Term
pectinate line
Definition
former site of anal membrane
junction of superior and inferior anal canal
Term
aganglionic megacolon
Definition
narrow descending colon due to failure of neural crest cell migration
impaired bowel movement, resulting in proximal colon being dilated
male predominant
Term
membranous anal atresia
Definition
persistence of the anal membrane
appears blue
Term
anorectal agenesis
Definition
faulty urorectal septum
can be high or low, connecting rectum to urogenital canals
distended abdomen with ribbon stool and chronic UTI
Term
urogenital system origin
Definition
intermediate mesoderm
Term
nephrogenic cord
Definition
forms urinary system
Term
phases of kidney formation
Definition
forekidney (pronephros), midkidney (mesonephros), and hindkidney (metanephros)
develop cranio-caudally
Term
pronephroi development
Definition
appear in week 4 in cervical region
connect to cloaca through pronephric ducts
degenerate rapidly
Term
mesonephroi
Definition
upper mid thorax connected to ventral cloaca (urogenital sinus)
persist in males as efferent ductules
Term
metanephroi
Definition
metanephric diverticulum grows out of mesonephric duct
Term
metanephric diverticulum
Definition
elongates cranially and becomes ureter and renal pelvis
branching forms calyces, collecting tubules
Term
metanephric mesoderm
Definition
invests the diverticulum, which causes it to form renal tubulues, ultimately nephrons
Term
kidney movement
Definition
begins low and ascends with development
rotates medially from ventral facing
begins with supply from common iliac, but ends with abdominal aorta
Term
epithelium of bladder
Definition
upper portion of urogenital sinus
continuous with allantois
Term
urachus
Definition
thick cord arising from allantois
runs from midline of bladder to umbilicus
develops median umbilical ligament
Term
urethral endothelium
Definition
urogenital sinus endoderm
Term
distal male urethra
Definition
ectodermal glandular plate
Term
adrenal cortex
Definition
secretes steroids
Term
adrenal medulla
Definition
secretes adrenalin and noradrenalin
Term
cortex formation
Definition
mesenchymal cells between gonads and dorsal mesentery
Term
medulla formation
Definition
sympathetic ganglia from neural crest cells
engulfs cortex
Term
gonadal ridge
Definition
formative part of the intermediate mesoderm that gives rise to epithelial cords to form gonads
Term
primordial germ cell incorporation
Definition
migrate to hindgut gonadal ridges and incorporate to sex cords
Term
Y chromosome function
Definition
allows mullerian inhibiting factor to be expressed, inhibiting female structure formation
Term
sertoli cells
Definition
arise from primary germ cells
Term
interstitial cells of Leydig
Definition
produce mullerian inhibiting factor
mesenchyme investing seminfierous tubules
Term
gubernaculum
Definition
band of fibrous tissue that guides testes in descent
extends from caudal pole of testis
Term
ovary formation
Definition
absence of Y, secondary cords form ovaries
Term
primordial follices
Definition
contain oogonium from germ cells
Term
genital ducts
Definition
arise from mesonephric duct degeneration
Term
ductus epididymus
Definition
forms from proximal portion of mesonephric duct
Term
medial mesonephric duct
Definition
ductus deferens and ejaculatory duct
Term
prostate gland formation
Definition
endodermal growth from posterior urethra
Term
female genital ducts
Definition
paramesonephric ducts
opens cranially into peritoneum for uterine tubes
caudally fuse to form uterovaginal primordium
Term
undifferentiated external genitals
Definition
superior genital tubercle, central cloacal membrane, lateral urogenital folds. bounded by labioscrotal swelling
Term
male external genitalia
Definition
urogenital folds fuse to form spongy urethra
surface ectoderm of genital tubercle forms glans penis
ectoderm separates prepuce from penis
Term
female external genitalia
Definition
urogenital folds fuse to form frenulum of labia minora and labia minora
labioscrotal folds fuse anterior/posterior for anterior/posterior labial commissure and mons pubis with labia majora
genital tubercle becomes the clitoris
Term
horseshoe kidneys
Definition
fusion of lower poles of kidneys
remain in pelvis
Term
polycystic kidneys
Definition
decreased urinary function b/c of cysts that suppress formation of uriniferous tubules
autosomal dominant and recessive
Term
ureteropelvic junction obstruction
Definition
urine obstructed from renal pelvis to proximal ureter
calyces dilate and form cysts
Term
exstrophy of the bladder
Definition
posterior wall of bladder is exposed
coupled with external genital malformation
Term
urachal fistulas/cysts
Definition
allantois remains completely/partially open
allows urine to drain into umbilicus
Term
congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Definition
enzyme deficiency causes tissue to grow excessively
enhanced virilization of boys
Term
neuroblastoma
Definition
primitive neuroblasts that are cancerous near adrenal gland
Term
anomalies of paramesonephric duct
Definition
bicornate uterus-two horns
vaginal atresia-absent vagina
Term
hypospadias
Definition
ectopic urethral opening on ventral surface of penis
Term
epispadias
Definition
external urethral orifice on dorsum of penis
Term
cryptorchidism
Definition
undescended testes
Term
congenital inguinal hernia
Definition
processus vaginalis doesn't obliterate
abdominal intestine herniates into scrotum
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