
Figure 2. Model of testis cord formation. The average morphometric values of testis
development described by Nel-Themaat et al
(2009) were used to generate
three-dimensional models of the Sertoli cell–germ cell mass and
testicular cords at different stages of development. Gonad borders indicated
by dashed lines. Scale bar = 300 µm. The embryonic day 13.5 gonad is the
still image for the Supplemental Figure 2 movie.