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7 1/2 week embryo

0 - 2 weeks

The Calm Before the Storm Fertilization Begins Oocyte Spermatozoon Ovulation Fertilization Female reproductive system DNA Structure A Human Cell Sperm Secondary Oocyte Single-Cell Embryo Zygote Human Zygote The Zygote Two-Cell Human Embryo Two-Cell Embryo Three-Cell Embryo Four-Cell Human Embryo Four-Cell Embryo Five-Cell Embryo Six-Cell Embryo Seven-Cell Embryo Eight-Cell Embryo Nine-Cell Embryo Ten-Cell Embryo Morula: Twelve-Cell Embryo The Human Morula Early Blastocyst Blastocyst Blastocyst with Inner Cell Mass Hatching Blastocyst Hatching Blastocyst Hatched Blastocyst Hatched Blastocyst Hatched Blastocyst Free Blastocyst (without zona) Chromosomes Chromosomes and the Nucleus Early Implantation Early Implantation Embryo Cross Section 8-9 Days Embryo at About 11 Days Implantation Well Underway Early Placenta Formation Implantation Complete Germ Layers of the Embryo

2 - 4 weeks

Three-Week Embryo
Left Lateral View: 3-Week Embryo
Three-Week Embryo
3-Week Embryo
The Folding of the Embryo
The Folding Heart
The 4-Week Embryo
Four-Week Embryo
Digestive Tract, 4-Week Embryo
The Body Plan Emerges
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4 - 6 weeks

Right Upper Limb
The Heart in Motion
Central Nervous System
Head, Heart, and Liver
Head and Heart
Head and Heart
The Head and Stomodeum
Heart Chambers and Liver
Heart in Slow Motion
Surrounded by the Amnion
The Early Brain and Face
Amnion
Heart and Liver
Head and Neck
Upper and Lower Limb Buds
Head and Heart
Upper and Lower Limb Buds
The Lower Embryo
Central Nervous System
Brain and Spinal Cord
Central Nervous System
Yolk Sac and Vitelline Vessels
Vitelline Vessels and Yolk Sac
The Lower Limbs and Back
Heart and Brain
Head and Heart
Vitelline Vessels
Liver, Cord, and Left Foot Plate
Close-Up of Heart and Liver
The Heart and Liver
Heart and Liver
Heart Chambers
The Vital Organs
Yolk Sac and Vitelline Vessels
Yolk Sac
The Beating Heart
Hand Plate and Vital Organs
Left Hand Plate and Wrist
Brain and Umbilical Cord
Close-Up of Head, Brain

6 - 8 weeks

Polygon-Shaped Right Hand
The Placenta from the Inside
Head and Left Hand
The Brain, Heart , and Liver
MRI Model of the Brain
Head and Trunk
Right Hand, Trunk, and Head
The Face and Trunk
Feet and Tips of the Toes
The Hand in Motion
Left Eye and Hand
The Left Eye and Ear
The Left Ear
Left Hand and Vital Organs
The Beating Heart and Liver
Closeup of the Left Eye
Back of the Right Hand
Right Lower Limb
The Umbilical Cord
Umbilical Cord and Amnion
The Liver and Beating Heart
Right Hand and Nipple
The Heart and Brain
Left Hand and Left Eye
Closeup, Seven-Week Heart
The Four-Chambered Heart
The Heart
The Heart and Chest
The Hand, Chest, and Liver
The Circulation of the Hand
The Beating Heart
The Heart and Hand
Hand, 7 Weeks Pregnant
Lower Embryo 7 Weeks 2 Days
The 7½ -Week Face
The Right Hand
Closeup of the Right Knee
7½ -Week Embryo
Closeup Umbilical Cord at 7½ Weeks
Fingers and Notches
Hands Touching
Hand in Motion
The Umbilical Vein
Close-Up of Umbilical Cord
Left Hand, Upper & Lower Jaw
The Collar Bone and Ear
Right Eye, Hand-Face Contact
Hands and Face
Hands and Fingers
The Abdomen and Umbilical Vein
Fingertips and Abdomen
The Seven-Week Face
The Umbilical Cord at 7 1/2 Weeks
Right Eye, Profile View of Face
Close-Up Right Eye, Face
The Face and Hands
Right Hand and Forearm
The Sole of the Left Foot
Hand Meets Hand and Face
The Intestines Take the Stage
The Feet Touch
Face of the 8-Week Embryo
Right Hand & Eye
Reaching Out, Left Hand
Scalp and Superficial Vessels
The Eye at 8 Weeks Pregnant
Right Eye and Facial Profile
The Right Hand
Umbilical Cord
The Fingertips of the Right Hand
The Right Hand in Motion
Eye & Nose, Eight-Week Embryo
Ulna Surface of Right Hand
The Right Hand
The Left Hand and Face
Mouth and Tongue
The Left Arm in Motion
Arteries of the Hand
Partial Fusion of the Eyelids
The Toes Face Off
The Chest at 8 Weeks
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8 - 10 weeks

Loops of Intestine
Left Thigh, Genital Tubercle
The Right Hand
The Left Shoulder and Arm
Nose and Mouth, 8 Weeks Pregnant
The Amnion and Skin
Side View of Eye and Face
Origin of Great Saphenous Vein
The Right Hand
Nose, Eight Weeks Pregnant
The Lower Jaw and Neck
Genital Tubercle
Left Great Saphenous Vein
The 9-Week Fetus
The 9-Week Face
The 9-Week Umbilical Cord
The Open Left Hand
The 9-Week Fetus via MRI
Fetal Respiratory System
Comparing Lung Development
The 9-Week Fetus in Motion
The Coiled Umbilical Cord
The Hands and Umbilical Cord
Fingers Moving Side to Side
The Face at 9 Weeks
9-Week Fetus, MRI Animation
The Mouth, Lips, and Tongue
Genital Tubercle 9 Weeks, 2 Days
The Fetal Face and Left Hand
Face and Left Hand
The 10-Week Fetus
The Thinker
Put up Your Dukes
Twins at Play
Right Index Finger on the Move
I am Pointing!

10 - 12 weeks

Kneeling in Victory
Holding the Feet
The Original Fetal Position
Crossed Ankles
Left Knee and Hip Flexion
Hands on Cheeks
Hand Near Mouth
Bowel Herniation Resolved
Leaning Back
In a Hurry
Exit Stage Left
Shoulder and Upper Arm
Palm of the Right Hand
Fingers of the Left Hand
Sole of the Right Foot
The Umbilical Cord
The Left Hand and Nose
The Nose and Mouth
Close-Up of the Tongue
Left Hand
Nose and Mouth
Amnion and Umbilical Cord
Umbilical Vein
The Nose and Lips
Male and Female Genitals
External Genitalia
The Hands
Touching Thumbs
Three-Month Fetus
Fingertips of Right Hand
Roof of the Mouth
Meconium Release
Right Hand Covering Face
Partially-Closed Left Hand
Posterior Surface of Left Thigh
Fingertips
The Amnion and Left Hand
Left Eye With Fused Eyelids
Palmar Surface of Right Hand
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3 - 6 months

Head Extended
Turning and Relaxing
The Turn is Complete
The 3½-Month Fetus
The 14-Week Fetus
The Left Upper Limb and Face
Hiding the Face
Right Lower Limb
Still Hiding
The Right Hand
The Mouth and Lips
The Right Big Toe
The Feet
The Nose
The Mouth and Nose
The Right Side of the Mouth
The Mouth and Nose
The Left Ear and Shoulder
The Face and Fist
Holding the Umbilical Cord
Close-Up of Fetal Skin
The Mouth and Nose
Investigating the Thumbs
A Smile
The Mouth
Closeup Mouth and Lips
Covered Eyes, Open Mouth
The Face
Face, 22-Week Fetus
The Eyes are Open
The 6-Month Fetal Face
Fingertips

6 - 9 months

Seeking Privacy
At Rest
Open Mouth, Closed Eyes
Slightly Open Right Eye
Eyes Closed
Face, 25-Week Fetus
The Face
Not Happy
Face, 27-Week Fetus
No Worries
Looking Around
Resting Comfortably?
See My Elbows!
Not Amniotic Fluid Again!
The Face at 27 Weeks
The Face at 7 Months
Face and Left Hand
Yawning
Here Comes the Tongue
Open Wide, Say Ahhh
Quiet Please!
Fingers and Face
Hiding Behind a Hand
Expressions
Grumpy
Content Before Birth
Ready for Birth and Beyond