Embryology Exam 3 (learning objectives) Flashcards
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describe results of removing part of a limb primordium
the remaining half will form a complete limb
describe the results of splitting a limb primordium into two halves and preventing from fusing
each half will form a normal limb
describe result of superimposing two equivalent limb discs
one limb will form
distinguish between limb field and limb disc
limb disc: actual primordium for the limb
limb field: region around the disc, can give rise to the limb if disc is removed. if the limb field is removed, no limb will form
describe the role of Tbx4 in limb development
initiates future hindlimb development (initial initiator)
describe the role of Tbx5 in limb development
initiates future forelimb development (initial initiator)
describe the role of Pitx-1 in limb development
initiates future hindlimb development
describe the role of Gli-3 in limb development
fix anterior of anterior-posterior axis
describe the role of Hand 2 in limb development
fix posterior of anterior-posterior axis
describe the role of Fgf-8 in limb development
after initial initiation from Tbx5 or Tbx4, the mesoderm releases FGF-10 to the ectoderm
describe the role of FGF-10 in limb development
after ectoderm receives FGF-10 from mesoderm, the ectoderm releases FGF-8 to the mesoderm
what are the 3 axes of the vertebrate limb
dorsoventral, anterior-posterior, proximodistal
what are the 3 axes of the vertebrate limb
describe results of transplanting limb disc on opposite side and rotating limb disc 180 degrees
dorsoventral, anterior-posterior, proximodistal
transplanting a limb disc to the opposite side resulted in normal limb except anterior posterior axis is reversed
rotating the limb disc 180 degrees resulted in a normal limb forming but AP and DV are reversed
explain the contributions of each of the following experiments to our understanding of how these axes are established: Slack, Riddle
Slack: transplanted a portion of flank tissue from posterior of the limb disc to anterior of the limb disc which resulted in a limb with two posterior halves arranged in mirror fashion. he concluded that the posterior region (he called the posterior organizing region) organized the posterior edge of the disc by setting up a gradient of a diffusible substance. it was later found to be retinoic acid
Riddle: discovered that retinoic acid is not the morphogen by is capable of activiating sonic hedgehog (shh) gene which then expresses what might be the actual morphogen, this region of cells in birds is called the ZPA (zone of polarizing activity)
describe the signaling pathways and molecules that help to establish the asymmetry of vertebrate limb development
Hoxb8: ZPA will be positioned at highest concentration, expression is induced by retinoic acid
sonic hedgehog: produced by ZPA, maintains structure and function of AER (apical ectodermal ridge), induces expression of gremlin
gremlin: inhibits BMP-2 which inhibits FGF-4 and AER and inhibits Gli-3 in posterior part of limb bud
Gli-3: in anterior part of limb bud, inhibits expression of shh
describe the role of AER in limb development and its relation to the underlying mesoderm
the AER is located at border between dorsal and ventral ectoderm
it interacts with underlying limb bud mesoderm and promotes outgrowth of limb bud via FGFs and Wnts
(the limb bud mesoderm is more involved in the determination of actual limb bud morphology)
describe the role of Hox genes in the patterning of the limb
Hoxd gene expression is involved in pattern formation of proximodistal limb axis
describe the relationship of Msx expression to the distal mesesnchyme
cells in the distal limb bud express Msx-1
describe the origin of the limb bud mesenchyme
lateral plate mesoderm
mesenchym destined to become limb muscles migrate from somitic ventral dermomyotomes
describe the roles of Wnts, BMPs, and ihh in the mesenchymal cell condesations
overlying ectoderm of the limb bud secretes Wnt-71 which restricts cartilage formation to central core of limb bud
mesenchymal pre-cartilage expresses BMP-2 and BMP-4
BMP-3 is expressed later in the cartilage
BMPs are later restricted to perichondrial cells
cartilage cells begin to hypertrophy and express ihh which may induce expression of BMP-6
describe the stages in joint formation and the roles of noggin and BMP
limbs form as precartilaginous rods which requires BMP, Noggin inhibits BMP in regions of future joint cavity, cell necrosis occurs at region of joint cavity which is then filled with loose connective tissue
describe the sequential steps in limb muscle formation, including the roles of c-met, Pax-3, N-cadherin, Wnt-6, and Tcf-4
proximal cells of limb bud produce scatter factor
premuscle cells in the somite express c-met (receptors for scatter factor) which then migrate to limb bud and express Pax-3 and N-cadherin
Wnt-6 (expressed by limb bud ectoderm) differentiates premuscle cells into muscle in the limb bud
they form into two muscle masses- flexor and extensor muscles
CT secretes TCg-4 which determines muscle morphology
name the three major vertebrate limb plexuses
cervical, brachial, lumbar
in humans at what point in development do motor neurons emerge from the spinal cord
5th week