Neural tube derivatives at a glance

Neural tube derivatives –

·         Brain

·         Spinal cord

·         Neurons of motor nerves

·         Retina and optic nerve and musculature of iris

·         Pineal gland

·         Pituitary gland ( neurohypophysis-posterior lobe and stalk )

·         Neuralgia

§  Ependymal cells

§  Macroglia

a.Atrocyte

b.Oligodendrocyte