Medical MCQ-Closure of neural tube begins at which of the following levels:

Closure of neural tube begins at which of the following levels:

Cervical region

Thoracic region

Cephalic end

Caudal end

Question Category:

Anatomy

Correct Answer:

Cervical region

Description:

Closure of neural groove into neural tube begins in cervical region(5th somite) and proceeds cranially and caudally in a bidirectional manner. But according to latest concept it has been postulated that closure begins at multiple sites and proceeds simultaneously.

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