Neural crest

SNOMED CT 361462002

Neural crest

Definition

A specialized region of ectoderm found between the neural ectoderm (neural plate) and non-neural ectoderm and composed of highly migratory pluripotent cells that delaminate in early embryonic development from the dorsal neural tube and give rise to an astounding variety of differentiated cell types[MP].

Also known as NC — per UBERON

The Neural crest is a part of the None.

Also identified as