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Brain and Spinal Cord

5 weeks, 2 days

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Note:

The five main sections of the brain sure are a mouthful.

Label Key:

  • 1. metencephalon
  • 2. midbrain
  • 3. diencephalon
  • 4. cerebral hemisphere (part of the telencephalon)
  • 5. myelencephalon
  • 6. spine
  • 7. right wrist
  • 8. right hand plate
  • 9. brain
  • 10. heart
  • 11. liver
  • 12. umbilical cord

All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
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Brain and Spinal Cord
Brain and Spinal Cord
( 5 weeks, 2 days)
Heart and Brain
Heart and Brain
( 5 weeks, 6 days)
Head and Heart
Head and Heart
( 5 weeks, 6 days)
Close-up of Heart and Liver
Close-up of Heart and Liver
( 5 weeks, 6 days)
Hand Plate and Vital Organs
Hand Plate and Vital Organs
( 5 weeks, 6 days)
Left Hand Plate and Wrist
Left Hand Plate and Wrist
( 5 weeks, 6 days)
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