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The Right Hand in Motion

8 weeks

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Note:

From now on, the hands are often in motion and are never far away from the face.

Label Key:

1. tip of right thumb
2. web space between thumb and index fingers
3. facial profile
4. middle finger
5. right index finger
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
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