Unveiling The Upper Vascular Hood: A Crucial Foundation For Heart Development And Medical Advancements
The upper vascular hood, a critical structure in early heart development, consists of a matrix (cardiac jelly) supporting the primary myocardial field (initial heart muscle source). It also includes the secondary heart field, endocardium, myocardium, and epicardium. Surrounded by pharyngeal arches, the hood plays a pivotal role in chamber formation, myocardial development, conduction system creation,…