Anatomy

Limb Buds

Distinct regions of mesenchymal outgrowth at both flanks of an embryo during the SOMITE period. Limb buds, covered by ECTODERM, give rise to forelimb, hindlimb, and eventual functional limb structures. Limb bud cultures are used to study CELL DIFFERENTIATION; ORGANOGENESIS; and MORPHOGENESIS.

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Abstract

Distinct regions of mesenchymal outgrowth at both flanks of an embryo during the SOMITE period. Limb buds, covered by ECTODERM, give rise to forelimb, hindlimb, and eventual functional limb structures. Limb bud cultures are used to study CELL DIFFERENTIATION; ORGANOGENESIS; and MORPHOGENESIS.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Limb Bud
  • Bud, Limb
  • Buds, Limb

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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coordinate with specific limb with /embryol if pertinent

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History Note

2008 (1996)

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  1. A16.567w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Limb Buds. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018878. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018878
  2. Limb Buds. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limb_bud
  3. Limb Buds. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6548937