Nervous system Back

Development of forebrain






1. Diencephalon
2. Head mesenchyme
3. Infundibular recess
4 . Optic stalk
5. Rathke's pouch
6. Surface ectoderm
7. Telencephalon
8. Tongue
Technique: Paraffin section
Staining: Hematoxylin-eosin
Orientation: Longitudinal section
Developmental age: 5 weeks
Magnification (objective): x10