Ectoderm, the germ layer

covering the surface of the embryo, gives rise to the outer covering of the animal and, in some phyla, to the central nervous system. Thus structures like epidermis, brain and retinal layer of eye are ectodermal in origin.

Which organ is ectodermal in origin?

Generally speaking, the ectoderm differentiates to form epithelial and neural tissues (spinal cord, peripheral nerves and brain). This includes the skin, linings of the mouth, anus, nostrils, sweat glands, hair and nails, and tooth enamel. Other types of epithelium are derived from the endoderm.

What is the meaning of ectodermal in origin?

1a : the outermost of the three primary germ layers of an embryo that is the source of various tissues and structures (such as the epidermis, the nervous system, and the eyes and ears) b : a tissue (such as neural tissue) derived from this germ layer.