Branchial Region
Synonyms
Arch, Branchial
Arch, Pharyngeal
Arch, Visceral
Arches, Branchial
Arches, Pharyngeal
Arches, Visceral
Archs, Pharyngeal
Branchial Arch
Branchial Arches
Branchial Cleft
Branchial Clefts
Branchial Groove
Branchial Grooves
Branchial Regions
Cleft, Branchial
Cleft, Pharyngeal
Clefts, Branchial
Clefts, Pharyngeal
Groove, Branchial
Groove, Pharyngeal
Grooves, Branchial
Grooves, Pharyngeal
Pharyngeal Arch
Pharyngeal Arches
Pharyngeal Archs
Pharyngeal Cleft
Pharyngeal Clefts
Pharyngeal Groove
Pharyngeal Grooves
Region, Branchial
Regions, Branchial
Visceral Arch
Visceral Arches
A region, of SOMITE development period, that contains a number of paired arches, each with a mesodermal core lined by ectoderm and endoderm on the two sides. In lower aquatic vertebrates, branchial arches develop into GILLS. In higher vertebrates, the arches forms outpouchings and develop into structures of the head and neck. Separating the arches are the branchial clefts or grooves.