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Neural Crest MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Neural Crest
Tree Number(s)
A16.627
Unique ID
D009432
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009432
Scope Note
The two longitudinal ridges along the PRIMITIVE STREAK appearing near the end of GASTRULATION during development of nervous system (NEURULATION). The ridges are formed by folding of NEURAL PLATE. Between the ridges is a neural groove which deepens as the fold become elevated. When the folds meet at midline, the groove becomes a closed tube, the NEURAL TUBE.
Entry Term(s)
Neural Crest Cells
Neural Fold
Neural Groove
Previous Indexing
Nervous System/EM (1966-1978)
Public MeSH Note
79
History Note
79
Date Established
1979/01/01
Date of Entry
1977/12/05
Revision Date
2014/06/13
Neural Crest Preferred
Neural Fold Narrower
Neural Groove Narrower
Neural Crest Cells Related
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