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Side View of Eye and Face

8 weeks, 2 days

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Note:

The eyes are now all but closed. They will reopen perhaps around 20 weeks. The dark shading around the eye is normal and is due to the partially transparent skin over the darkly pigmented retina.

Label Key:

1. nose
2. mouth and lips
3. chin
4. neck
5. left eye (almost fused shut)
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
Nose and Mouth, 8 Weeks Pregnant
Nose and Mouth, 8 Weeks Pregnant
The Amnion and Skin
The Amnion and Skin
Side View of  Eye and Face
Side View of Eye and Face
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The Right Hand
The Right Hand
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