Mesenchyme
| Mesenchyme | |
|---|---|
Transmission electron micrograph of mesenchyme displaying the ultrastructure of a typical cell and matrix. | |
Mesenchyme (pointer) stained with H&E | |
| Details | |
| Carnegie stage | 6b |
| Precursor | Lateral mesoderm |
| Identifiers | |
| TE | E5.16.4.0.3.0.18 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Mesenchyme (/ˈmɛsənkaɪm ˈmiːzən-/) is a type of loosely organized animal embryonic connective tissue of undifferentiated cells that give rise to most tissues, such as skin, blood, or bone. The interactions between mesenchyme and epithelium help to form nearly every organ in the developing embryo.