Cortex Visceral

Visceral cortex is a term from the field of embryology that refers to one of the phases of embryo development. This stage is interesting because during it the formation of all organs and systems of the body occurs.

The visceral cortex is located inside the wall of the embryo and is its central part. It has the shape of a ring and consists of three layers: inner, middle and outer. Inside the cortex is the neural tube, which will later develop into the brain and spinal cord.

As the embryo develops, the visceral cortex changes. In its early stages, it consists of two layers: an outer layer called ectoderm and an inner layer called endoderm. The inner layer is called endodermal villi.

After a certain period of time, the structures of the cortex begin to shift. The endodermal villi are separated from the ectoderm and form the so-called entothelial space. This stage of development is called dorsal rotation.