Band of cells on either side of the neural tube.
Note: Cells from the region of the neural crest migrate to form parts of the nervous system, face, skin, and heart.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 784 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)