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Face, 27-Week Fetus

#451, Slide 17 of 19

6 months, 3 weeks

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Label Key:

1. cheek
2. right eye
3. forehead
4. nasal bridge
5. nose
6. philtrum
7. lips
8. chin
9. left eye
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period. One month = 4 weeks.
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