Xenopus Anatomy Ontology: Summary for branchial arch

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XB-ANAT-98

Name: branchial arch

XAO Id: XAO:0000099

Synonyms: branchial arches

Stage Range: NF stage 27 to undefined

Definition: 'The pharyngeal arches (which develop into the branchial arches) are anlage for a multitude of structures. Each pharyngeal arch has a cartilaginous stick, a muscle component which differentiates from the cartilaginous tissue, an artery, and a cranial nerve. Each of these is surrounded by mesenchyme. Arches do not develop simultaneously, but instead possess a "staggered" development.'

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References: NCBO BioPortal, Ontology Lookup Service