somatic mesoderm

somatic mesoderm
the outer of the two layers into which the embryonic mesoderm divides; associated with ectoderm to constitute the somatopleure.

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  • somatic mesoderm — That portion of the embryonic mesoderm that is associated with the body wall, and is divided from the splanchnic (visceral) mesoderm by the coelomic cavity …   Dictionary of molecular biology

  • mesoderm — The middle of the three primary germ layers of the embryo (the others being ectoderm and endoderm); m. is the origin of connective tissues, myoblasts, blood, the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems, most of the urogenital system, and the …   Medical dictionary

  • mesoderm — n. the middle germ layer of the early embryo. It gives rise to cartilage, muscle, bone, blood, kidneys, gonads and their ducts, and connective tissue. It separates into two layers – an outer somatic and an inner splanchnic mesoderm, separated by… …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • somatic — 1. Relating to the soma or trunk, the wall of the body cavity, or the body in general. SYN: parietal (2). 2. Relating to or involving the skeleton or skeletal (voluntary) muscle and the inn …   Medical dictionary

  • somatic — adj. 1) relating to the nonreproductive parts of the body. A somatic mutation cannot be inherited. 2) relating to the body wall (i.e. excluding the viscera), e.g. somatic mesoderm. Compare: splanchnic 3) relating to the body rather than the mind …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • somatic cell — Usually any cell of a multicellular organism that will not contribute to the production of gametes, ie. most cells of which an organism is made: not a germ cell. Notice, however, the alternative use in somatic mesoderm …   Dictionary of molecular biology

  • somatic layer — The external layer of the mesoderm …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • somatic layer — the external layer of the lateral mesoderm after the coelomic split occurs; the inner component of somatopleure of the embryo …   Medical dictionary

  • Lateral plate mesoderm — Infobox Embryology Name = PAGENAME Latin = GraySubject = 6 GrayPage = 50 Caption = Transverse section of a chick embryo of forty five hours’ incubation. * Chordamesoderm: yellow, at notochord. * Paraxial mesoderm: red, at somite. * Intermediate… …   Wikipedia

  • Intermediate mesoderm — Infobox Embryology Name = PAGENAME Latin = GraySubject = 6 GrayPage = 50 Caption = Transverse section of a chick embryo of forty five hours’ incubation. * Chordamesoderm: yellow, at notochord. * Paraxial mesoderm: red, at somite. * Intermediate… …   Wikipedia

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