Each somite differentiates into three regions: a myotome, a dermatome, and a sclerotome. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A) Myotomes develop into the cardiac muscle of the heart.
B) Sclerotomes give rise to the vertebrae and ribs.
C) Dermatomes form connective tissue, including the dermis of the skin.
D) Myotomes develop into the skeletal muscles of the neck, trunk, and limbs.

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Myotomes develop into the skeletal muscles of the body, not the cardiac muscle of the heart. Cardiac muscle development is a separate process.

Each Somite Differentiates into Three Regions: a Myotome, a Dermatome