Derivatives of the dorsal wings include the inferior parathyroid glands, while the ventral wings fuse to form the cytoreticular cells of the thymus. The main nerve supply to the derivatives of this pouch is cranial nerve IX, glossopharyngeal nerve.

Fourth pouch

Derivatives include:
* superior parathyroid glands and ultimobranchial body which forms the parafollicular

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