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The Heart and Chest

#385, Slide 21 of 74

6 weeks, 6 days

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Note:

The midline abdominal raphe marks the line of fusion between the right and left sides of the body wall.

Label Key:

1. right chest cavity
2. liver
3. heart
4. midline abdominal raphe extending over chest wall
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
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