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Hand Meets Hand and Face

7 weeks, 4 days

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Note:

The deep notches between the fingers are transiently seen immediately preceding full separation of digits. The hands meet and touch the face as well.

Label Key:

1. forehead
2. nose
3. upper eyelid
4. right eye
5. lower eyelid
6. left hand
7. fingers
8. deep notches
9. right hand
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