While all the neural crest cells are not completely multipotent their fate is far from fixed as they begin to migrate.

The frontal bone is presumed to be derived from neural crest cells.

It is possible that facial clefts are caused by a disorder in the migration of neural crest cells.

These crest cells play an important role in the development of the craniofacial appearance.

Some researchers suspect that podosomes may be implicated in the migration of neural crest cells.

Paraganglionic tissue is derived from the neural crest cells present in an embryo.

Then neural crest cells migrate to form various parts of the body.

In one region, neural crest cells develop into five structures - the branchial arches - which grow to form the face.

The semilunar valves of the heart are associated with neural crest cells according to new research.

The endocranium and facial bones of the skull are ultimately derived from crest cells.