The ribs and vertebrae form from this primary germ layer.
A) endoderm
B) ectoderm
C) mesoderm-somites
D) mesoderm-lateral plate
E) intermediate mesoderm

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The mesoderm layer gives rise to the musculoskeletal system, including the ribs and vertebrae. The somites are segments of mesoderm that form along the developing neural tube and give rise to the axial skeleton.

The Ribs and Vertebrae Form from This Primary Germ Layer