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Right Hand Covering Face

3 months

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Label Key:

1. palm of right hand
2. wrist
3. forearm
4. neck
5. chest
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period. One month = 4 weeks.
Roof of the Mouth
Roof of the Mouth
Meconium Release
Meconium Release
Right Hand Covering Face
Right Hand Covering Face
Partially-Closed Left Hand
Partially-Closed Left Hand
Posterior Surface of Left Thigh
Posterior Surface of Left Thigh
Fingertips
Fingertips
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