Delamination of Hypoblast Cells

• Cells from the epiblast randomly delaminate and fall inward.

• Kohler’s Sickle extends toward anterior

Previous slide

Next slide

Back to first slide

View graphic version

Cells from the epiblast of the embryo delaminate at random and fall inward into the subgerminal space. These cells form islands, which are later connected by the convergent extension of Kohler’s sickle, a region of cells at the posterior end. This helps to form the primitive gut.