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Back of the Right Hand

6 weeks, 6 days

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Note:

Each digital ray gives rise to a metacarpal bone and the bones and joints of one finger or thumb.

Label Key:

1. digital rays
2. liver in background
3. notching
4. heart
5. nasal prominence
6. right wrist
7. right hand
8. right eye
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
The Beating Heart and Liver
The Beating Heart and Liver
Close-up of the Left Eye
Close-up of the Left Eye
Back of the Right Hand
Back of the Right Hand
Right Lower Limb
Right Lower Limb
The Umbilical Cord
The Umbilical Cord
Umbilical Cord and Amnion
Umbilical Cord and Amnion
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