Paraxial, Intermediate, Lateral plate, Somatic, Splanchnic Mesoderm

Mesoderm
- One of the three germ layers found in the embryos of animals


Paraxial mesoderm
- mesoderm that forms just lateral to the neural tube on both sides.

Intermediate mesoderm
- mesoderm that is located between the paraxial mesoderm and the lateral plate.

Lateral plate mesoderm
- mesoderm that is found at the periphery of the embryo. Divided into :

Somatic mesoderm / layer
- forms the future body wall.

The splanchnic mesoderm / layer
- forms the circulatory system and future gut wall.