First pharyngeal arch in the context of "Aortic arches"

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⭐ Core Definition: First pharyngeal arch

The pharyngeal arches, also known as visceral arches, are transient structures seen in the embryonic development of humans and other vertebrates, that are recognisable precursors for many structures. In fish, the arches support the gills and are known as the branchial arches, or gill arches.

In the human embryo, the arches are first seen during the fourth week of development. They appear as a series of outpouchings of mesoderm on both sides of the developing pharynx. The vasculature of the pharyngeal arches are the aortic arches that arise from the aortic sac.

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First pharyngeal arch in the context of Skull

The skull, or cranium, is typically a bony enclosure around the brain of a vertebrate. In some fish and amphibians, the skull is of cartilage. The skull is at the head end of the vertebrate.

In the human, the skull comprises two prominent parts: the neurocranium and the facial skeleton, which evolved from the first pharyngeal arch. The skull forms the frontmost portion of the axial skeleton and is a product of cephalization and vesicular enlargement of the brain, with several special senses structures such as the eyes, ears, nose, tongue and, in fish, specialized tactile organs such as barbels near the mouth.

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LINKED FROM (PARENTS)
← Skull ← Human skull ← Cranium ← Skulls
LINKS TO (CHILDREN)
Animal embryonic development → Human → Vertebrate → Fish → Fish gill → Branchial arch → Human embryo → Human embryonic development → Mesoderm → Pharynx → Vasculature → Aortic arches → Aortic sac →