Fig. 2: The mesentery and posterior abdominal wall.

a–d Photographs and corresponding photomicrographs demonstrating continuity between lower region mesentery and posterior abdominal wall. e–h Photographs and corresponding photomicrographs demonstrating continuity between mid-region mesentery and posterior abdominal wall. i–k Histograms demonstrating brightness values of developing mesentery and posterior abdominal wall. l–n Photomicrographs from which histograms were generated. o1–4 Panel demonstrating the relationships between the mesentery (*) and posterior abdominal wall during development. The mesothelial junction between both is indicated (arrow). o5–8 Photomicrographs demonstrating histological correlates for o1-4.