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The Left Hand and Nose

11 weeks, 3 days

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Note:

"Please no pictures."

Note:

The epithelial plugs eventually degenerate and the nasal passages open up.

Label Key:

1. right eye
2. epithelial plugs in nostrils
3. palm of left hand
4. thenar eminence
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
Sole of the Right Foot
Sole of the Right Foot
The Umbilical Cord
The Umbilical Cord
The Left Hand and Nose
The Left Hand and Nose
The Nose and Mouth
The Nose and Mouth
Close-up of the Tongue
Close-up of the Tongue
Left Hand
Left Hand
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