Swansea University Medical School: Anatomy and Embryology

14: Pharyngeal arches

Swansea University Medical School: Anatomy and Embryology

Show Notes

We talk about the structures within each of the pharyngeal arches and what they will form into. We also link to cardiovascular embryology and mention Chuck Norris.

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