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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.
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The Umbilical Cord
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The Left Hand and Nose
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Left Hand
Left Hand
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