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Note:Loops of the intestine temporarily move out of the crowded abdomen into the umbilical cord. This normal process is called "physiologic herniation." The rapidly growing liver fills the abdomen, temporarily leaving little room for other organs.Label Key:
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The Umbilical Cord
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Umbilical Cord and Amnion
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The Liver and Beating Heart
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Right Hand and Nipple
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The Heart and Brain
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Left Hand and Left Eye
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