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Branchial clefts

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the openings between the branchial arches through which water passes.
See under Branchial.

See also: Branchial Cleft



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Adjacent arches are separated externally by ectodermal branchial clefts or grooves and internally by endodermal pouches.
A developmental alteration of the branchial clefts or pouches can result in cysts, sinuses, and/or fistulas.
Cysts, sinuses and fistula of the neck arising from the first and second branchial clefts.
 
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