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The Early Brain and Face

4 weeks, 6 days

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Label Key:

1. midbrain
2. hindbrain
3. right ear canal
4. forebrain
5. right eye
6. chest wall
7. heart
8. first pharyngeal arch
9. right anterior cardinal vein
10. neural fold
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
Heart in Slow Motion
Heart in Slow Motion
Surrounded by the Amnion
Surrounded by the Amnion
The Early Brain and Face
The Early Brain and Face
Amnion
Amnion
Heart and Liver
Heart and Liver
Head and Neck
Head and Neck
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