A 14-year-old girl presents to the pediatrics clinic with short stature (height 138 cm) and primary amenorrhea. On examination, the structure marked A (webbed neck) is noted along with a broad shield chest and widely-spaced nipples. Karyotype analysis confirms 45,XO. Which of the following best explains the embryologic origin of the webbed neck in this patient?

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