neural crest

Term ID

ZFA:0000045

Synonyms

Definition

A cell population arising from the dorsolateral aspect of the central nervous system primordium during the segmentation period, and later migrating along stereotyped pathways to give rise to a diverse and well-defined set of cell types including pigment cells, peripheral neurons and glia, and head cartilage. (1)

Appears at

Segmentation:1-4 somites (10.33h-11.66h)

Evident until

Pharyngula:Prim-25 (36.0h-42.0h)

References

• TAO:0000045

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Ontology

Anatomy Ontology