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The Right Hand

8 weeks

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Note:

The fingertips are relatively prominent temporarily. Play the movie to see this right hand in action!

Label Key:

1. palm of right hand
2. wrist
3. thumb
4. fingertips
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
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