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Carnegie Stage   Figure

Amniotic cavity

Amniotic cavity

The caudal tip of the amniotic cavity (Amn. Cav.) occurs in this section. Below the amnion the dense area is still conspicuous. Section 157.

Fig. 12. Heuser et al., 1945.

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Keywords: amnion, amniotic cavity


Source: The Virtual Human Embryo.