Lateral plate mesoderm (or hypomere) is a type of mesoderm that is found at the periphery of the embryo.

It will split into two layers, the somatic layer/mesoderm and the splanchnic layer/mesoderm

• The somatic layer forms the future body wall.
• The splanchnic layer forms the circulatory system and future gut wall.

Between the two is the coelom.

See also

• Serous membrane

External links

• Overview and diagram at palaeos.com
• Overview and diagrams at embryology.ch
• Outline at csustan.edu

Embryology | Developmental biology