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Slideshow: Feet and Legs

Feet and Tips of the Toes

#95, Slide 4 of 20

6 weeks, 6 days

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Note:

Development of the feet and toes lag behind that of the hands and fingers by just a few days. Notching between the tips of the toes is now underway.

Label Key:

1. left foot
2. digital rays
3. notching
4. genital tubercle
5. right foot
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
Upper and Lower Limb BudsThe Lower Limbs and BackLiver, Cord, and Left Foot PlateFeet and Tips of the ToesRight Lower LimbLower Embryo at 7 Weeks, 2 DaysThe Sole of the Left FootThe Feet TouchThe Toes Face OffOrigin of Great Saphenous VeinThe 10-Week FetusHolding the FeetLeft Knee and Hip FlexionHand Near MouthBowel Herniation ResolvedExit Stage LeftSole of the Right FootHiding the FaceRight Lower LimbThe Right Big Toe
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