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Joints of the Fingers

#166, Slide 53 of 74

11 weeks

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Label Key:

1. nail fields
2. distal interphalangeal joint of small finger (DIP joint)
3. right hand
4. proximal interphalangeal joint of ring finger (PIP joint)
5. metacarpal-phalangeal joint of small finger (MCP joint)
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
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