Hemiveebra is a defect of: (A) Body, (B) Transverse process, (C) Spine, (D) Posterior veebral arches
Answer is A. Veebral bodies mainly develop from ventral sclerotome (VS) & thus hemiveebra is a defect of VS Hemiveebra can lead to defects in the veebral column - scoliosis. Posterior veebral arches (PVA) contribute mainly to the lamina & spines. PVA are contributed by the dorsal sclerotome.