Brain vesicle

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Brain Vesicle

The term brain vesicle refers to the early developmental stages of the central nervous system in the embryo. During the process of neurulation, the neural tube forms and subsequently differentiates into primary and secondary brain vesicles, which give rise to the major regions of the brain.

Primary Brain Vesicles[edit | edit source]

The primary brain vesicles are the initial three bulges that form in the neural tube. These are:

Secondary Brain Vesicles[edit | edit source]

The primary brain vesicles further subdivide into secondary brain vesicles:

Developmental Significance[edit | edit source]

Each of these secondary brain vesicles develops into specific structures within the mature brain:

Clinical Relevance[edit | edit source]

Abnormal development of brain vesicles can lead to various congenital conditions, such as anencephaly, holoprosencephaly, and other neural tube defects. Understanding the formation and differentiation of brain vesicles is crucial in the field of neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD