Embryology: The Neurulation as the Foundation of the Central Nervous System

In the 3rd week of embryonic development, both the neurulation as well as the development of the cardiovascular system begins. The neurulation denotes the formation of the neural tube in the development of the central nervous system. These complex processes are a combination of numerous factors and interactions. Embryology is always relevant for the understanding of an organ. By understanding the development we can understand the anatomy and possible malformations. The processes relevant for the examination are explained step by step in this article.