Formation of the germ layers Back

Formation of the neutral tube




1. Aorta
2. Dermomyotome
3. Mesenchyme
4. Neural fold
5. Neural groove
6. Notochord
7. Sclerotome
8. Surface ectoderm

Technique: Paraffin section
Staining: Hematoxylin-eosin
Orientation: Transverse section
Developmental age: 4 weeks
Magnification (objective): x10