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1
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When does the embryonic disc form?

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second week in utero

2
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When does gastrulation occur or 3-layered embryo form?

A

third week in utero

3
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Invagination of ectoderm along the primitive streak gives rise to what embryonic structure?

A

notochord

4
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What is the name given to the mesoderm that will give rise to the vertebral column?

A

paraxial mesoderm

5
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What embryonic structure gives rise to the somites?

A

paraxial mesoderm

6
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Name the areas of cellular differentiation formed within the somites

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sclerotome, myotome,and dermatome

7
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What are the names of the successive vertebral columns formed during development?

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membranous, cartilaginous, skeletal or osseous

8
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Migration of a somite pair to surround the notochord forms what developmental feature?

A

the perichordal blastema

9
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The perichordal blastema gives rise to what processes?

A

neural and costal processes

10
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What is the name of the artery located between adjacent perichordal blastema?

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intersegmental artery

11
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What forms between the sclerotomites of a perichordal blastema?

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the intrasclerotomal fissure (fissure of von Ebner)

12
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The intrascleratomal fissure (fissure of von Ebner) gives rise to what developmental feature?

A

the perichordal disc

13
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The union of a dense caudal sclerotomite and a loose cranial sclerotomite from adjacent perichordal blastema gives rise to what feature?

A

the vertebral blastema

14
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What vessel will be identified adjacent to the vertebral blastema?

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the segmental artery

15
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When will cartilage first form in the membranous vertebral blastema?

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beginning in the 6th embryonic week

16
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What is the name given to the replacement of mesoderm by cartilage?

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chondrification

17
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What are the names given to the center of chondrification within the vertebral blastema?

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centrum center, neural arch center, transverse process center

18
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How many centers of chondrification typically appear in the vertebral blastema?

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six…2 for the centrum, 2 for the neural arch, and2 for each transverse process

19
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What is the earliest time that centers of ossification appear in the cartilaginous vertebra?

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during the 7th embryonic week

20
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What is name given to centers of ossification based on time of appearance?

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primary centers appear in utero, secondary centers appear after birth

21
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What is the ratio of primary to secondary centers of ossification for a typical vertebrae?

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3 primary centers: 5 secondary centers

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What are the names of the primary centers of ossification for a typical vertebrae?

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centrum centers and neural arch centers

23
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What are the names/locations of the five secondary centers of ossification for a typical vertebra?

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tip of the transverse process, tip of the spinous process, epiphyseal plate centers

24
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What is the range of appearance for secondary centers of ossification of a typical vertebra?

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during puberty, typically ages 11-16 years old