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Not Happy

6 months, 2 weeks

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Note:

Complex facial expressions are first seen about 11 weeks after fertilization. At the moment, this little one appears unhappy with the service!

Label Key:

1. ear
2. eyebrow
3. cheek
4. left eye
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period. One month = 4 weeks.
Face, 25-Week Fetus
Face, 25-Week Fetus
The Face
The Face
Not Happy
Not Happy
Face, 27-Week Fetus
Face, 27-Week Fetus
No Worries
No Worries
Looking Around
Looking Around
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