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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Ribs are derived from:
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The correct answer is  Ans. B. Para-axial MesodermThe paraxial mesoderm undergoes segmentation to form somatomeres and somites. Each somite is triangular in shape with a small slit like cavity in its center. Each somite is divided into three parts: medial, middle, and laterala. The medial part is called sclerotome, which forms vertebrae and ribs.b. The middle part is called myotome, which forms skeletal muscles.c. The lateral part is called dermatome, which forms the dermis of the skin.