Surface ectoderm

The surface ectoderm (or external ectoderm forms the following structures:


 * Skin(only epidermis;as dermis is derived from mesoderm) (along with glands, hair, nail (anatomy))
 * Epithelium of the mouth and nasal cavity saliavary glands, and glands of mouth and nasal cavity
 * Enamel (in teeth) - as a side note dentin and dental pulp are formed from ectomesenchyme which is derived from ectoderm (specifically neural crest cells and travels with mesenchmyal cells)
 * Epithelium of pineal and pituitary glands
 * Lens and cornea of the eye
 * Apical ectodermal ridge inducing development of the limb buds of the embryo.
 * Sensory receptors in epidermis