Lecture 2.1: Development of the Limbs

Question 1

What is the Dermatome Developmentally?

Answer 1

For a given body segment, the dermatome is the part of the somite that gives
rise to dermis

Question 2

What is the Myotome Developmentally?

Answer 2

For a given body segment, the myotome gives rise to muscles

Question 3

What is the Myotome Clinically?

Answer 3

Myotome is a muscle/group of muscles supplied by a single spinal nerve

Question 4

What is the Dermatome Clinically?

Answer 4

Dermatome is a strip of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve

Question 5

What does the somite create in an embryo?

Answer 5

Bone, muscle & skin precursors

Question 6

What are the origin of the musculoskeletal system in an embryo?

Answer 6

• Somites

* Lateral Plate Mesoderm