Craniofacial abnormalities
- Craniofacial abnormalities
Craniofacial abnormalities are congenital musculoskeletal disorders which primarily affect the cranium and facial bones.[cite web |url=http://www.who.int/topics/craniofacial_abnormalities/en/ |title=WHO | Craniofacial abnormalities |format= |work= |accessdate=] ]They are associated with the development of the pharyngeal arches.[cite web |url=http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec19/ch288/ch288d.html |title=Craniofacial Abnormalities: Congenital Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Abnormalities: Merck Manual Professional |format= |work= |accessdate=] ]An example is platybasia.
References
External links
* http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Notes/skmus8a.htm
* http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/craniofacial/LynmProject/BSC/BSC3.HTM
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