The midgut is the portion of the embryo from which most of the intestines are derived. After it bends around the superior mesenteric artery, it is called the "midgut loop".

Malrotation of the midgut during development can lead to volvulus.

See also

• Foregut
• Hindgut

External links

• Picture at UNC.edu
• Umich.edu - development
• - "Midgut Volvulus"

Embryology