Paraxial mesoderm

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008463",
  "term": "Paraxial mesoderm",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The region of the mesoderm in a developing embryo that is situated alongside the neural tube. During neurulation, this tissue organizes into segmented blocks known as somites. These somites differentiate to form the axial skeleton, including vertebrae and ribs, as well as skeletal muscle and the dermis of the back, with the number of somites used to determine the developmental stage of an embryo.",
  "synonyms": [
    "somitic mesoderm"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "mesoderm",
    "neural tube",
    "neurulation",
    "somite"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 790 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/paraxial-mesoderm/"
}