List of human cell types derived from the germ layers

This is a list of cells in humans derived from the three embryonic germ layersectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm.

Cells derived from ectoderm edit

Surface ectoderm edit

Skin edit

Anterior pituitary edit

Tooth enamel edit

Neural crest edit

Peripheral nervous system edit

Neuroendocrine system edit

Skin edit

Teeth edit

Eyes edit

Neural tube edit

Central nervous system edit

Pineal gland edit

Cells derived from mesoderm edit

Paraxial mesoderm edit

Mesenchymal stem cell edit

Osteochondroprogenitor cell edit
Myofibroblast edit

Other edit

Intermediate mesoderm edit

Renal stem cell edit

Reproductive system edit

Lateral plate mesoderm edit

Hematopoietic stem cell edit

Circulatory system edit

Body cavities edit

Cells derived from endoderm edit

Foregut edit

Respiratory system edit

Digestive system edit

Stomach edit
Intestine edit
Liver edit
Gallbladder edit
Exocrine component of pancreas edit

Islets of Langerhans edit

Pharyngeal pouch edit

Hindgut/cloaca edit

See also edit

References edit

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