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Yolk Sac and Vitelline Vessels
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Note:
According to some experts, the preferred name for "yolk sac" is "umbilical vesicle."
Label Key:
1. vitelline vessels
2. yolk sac
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
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