神经脊（英语：neural crest）属于动物胚胎的外胚层，位于神经管（neural tube）与胚胎上皮之间。神经脊细胞在神经板形成（neurulation）之后不久就会离开原来所在位置。

Neural crest cells are a temporary group of cells unique to vertebrates that arise from the embryonic ectoderm cell layer, and in turn give rise to a diverse cell lineage—including melanocytes, craniofacial cartilage and bone, smooth muscle, peripheral and enteric neurons and glia.