This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Integrated QBank, Subject name: Unknown
A 40-year-old male presented with chronic back pain since 5 years. He has been taking unnecessary medications for the same in the village. He was referred to an Ohopedician in the city. The doctor a x-ray and MRI of the spine. Which of the following structures are responsible for the above abnormality: - 
Select and explain. 
A. Dorsal sclerotome, B. Ventral sclerotome, C. Lateral sclerotome, D. Myotome
B: Ventral sclerotome
Answer: B: Ventral sclerotome 
Explanation: This is a case of hemiveebra leading to secondary scoliosis. Occurs due to defective development of ventral sclerotome. Derivatives of somites: - Sclerotome Ventral sclerotome- Body of veebrae Lateral sclerotome - Pedicle, transverse process Dorsal sclerotome - Spinous process