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somatopleure

A structure created during embryogenesis when the lateral mesoderm splits into two layers - the outer (or somatic) layer becomes applied to the inner surface of the ectoderm, and with it forms the somatopleure.[WP].

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Type Organ
Parent Structure embryonic structure
FMA ID 295566

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What is the somatopleure?

A structure created during embryogenesis when the lateral mesoderm splits into two layers - the outer (or somatic) layer becomes applied to the inner surface of the ectoderm, and with it forms the somatopleure.[WP].

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:295566 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0004874 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — somatopleure Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.