👉 Strombites are structures that form in the brain and spinal cord during embryonic development. They are not part of the adult brain or spinal cord, but they play a crucial role in the nervous system's structure and function. The name "strombites" is derived from the Greek word "stroma," which means "womb," referring to the areas where neural tissue grows and develops during embryonic development. These structures are known as stromal cells or astrocytes, and
