Axial mesoderm that lies anterior to the notochord and that underlies the forebrain.

Local Unique Identifier

0000086

Synonym

• head mesenchyme (RELATED)
• head mesoderm (RELATED)

Relation BFO:0000050 part of

• hog:0000107
• hog:0000170

Xref Teleost Anatomy Ontology

tao:0000060