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1
Q

Name the three parts of the somite?

A

Sclerotome
Myotome
Dermatome

2
Q

The sclerotome goes on to form the….

A

Ventromedial portion

Formation of vertebrae and ribs

3
Q

The myotome differentiates into…

A

myoblasts that comprise the segmented trunk musculature

4
Q

The dermatome contributes to the formation of…

A

the dermis of the skin

5
Q

bones, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissue of the limbs aren’t somitically derived rather they are derived from

A

Lateral Plate Mesoderm

6
Q

limb muscles are derived from

A

somite

7
Q

what genes regulate bone shape and type?

A

HOX genes

8
Q

cranial to caudal signaling

A

ZPA

9
Q

dorsal to ventral

A

Wnt-7a

10
Q

proximal to distal

A

AER