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mesenchyme [′mez·ən‚kīm] (embryology) That part of the mesoderm from which all connective tissues, blood vessels, blood, lymphatic system proper, and the heart are derived. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Each arch is formed by mesenchyme from both somitic mesoderm and neural crest mesoderm. Consistent with our radiographic findings, histologic analysis revealed no remarkable differences at 7 and 21 days because all fracture sites consisted of undifferentiated mesenchyme and fibrocartilage at the early time point and remodeling bone at the latter time point (Figure 3). Except for the clavicle, mandible, and bones of the skull vault in which bone mineral is deposited directly in mesenchyme (membranous bone, endosteal or periosteal ossification), collagen is laid down to form the template on which bone mineral is deposited (endochondral ossification). |
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