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The lesser omentum and dorsal mesogastrium expand with the latter surrounding the developing spleen. The spleen forms from the mesoderm within the dorsal mesogastrium.

                     Species: Mouse 
                     Day Gestation: 12 
             Approx. Human Age: 39 days 
                                   View: Transverse Cut
                      Foregut
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