EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT & STEM CELL COMPENDIUM
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Arterial Pole


Hrt.ArP
The arterial pole in the mature heart forms at the base of the aorta and the pulmonary trunk, at the junction of the myocardium with the smooth muscle. At the embryonic stage, the secondary heart field contributes myocardial and smooth muscle cells to form the definitive arterial pole.
Definitive Arterial Pole
Arterial Pole
Multiple Ancestors Single Ancestor No Descendants Develops from Part of Parent