Organogenesis and Fetal Development

Organogenesis involves the formation and differentiation of the major organ systems during embryonic development. Following gastrulation, organogenesis begins with the establishment of the neural tube, which eventually forms the central nervous system. Concurrently, the notochord develops into the spinal column, and somites give rise to muscles and vertebrae. The development of the cardiovascular system includes the formation of the primitive heart tube, which undergoes looping and septation to...