EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT & STEM CELL COMPENDIUM
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First Heart Field


Hrt.FHF

The first heart field refers specifically to the first wave of mesodermal cells that differentiate to form the initial heart tube and that express muscle-specific proteins.

Primary Heart Field
First Heart Field
Multiple Ancestors Single Ancestor No Descendants Develops from Part of Parent