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Developmental anatomy
The study of the development of fertalized egg to adult.
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Developmental anatomy
primitive node
Anatomy; Developmental anatomy
A mass of cells at the cranial end of the primitive streak, related to the organization of the embryo.
polar body
Anatomy; Developmental anatomy
The small abortive cells with a haploid chromosome complement, consisting of a tiny piece of cytoplasm and a nucleus, resulting from an unequal division of the primary oocyte.
hyoid bar
Anatomy; Developmental anatomy
A pair of cartilaginous plates forming the second visceral arch, from which a part of the hyoid bone is developed.
inner cell mass
Anatomy; Developmental anatomy
Group of centrally located blastomeres, thin outer layers of cells.
lumbar
Anatomy; Developmental anatomy
Pertaining to the loins, the part of the back between the groin and the pelvis.
