head ectomesenchyme

Term ID

UBERON:0004031

Synonyms

• ectomesenchyme

Definition

mesenchymal cells derived from neural crest cells that contribute to development of the hard and soft tissue in the head and neck, including the branchial arches[MP].

References

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ectomesenchyme

Ontology

Uberon Ontology