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Right- and Left-Handedness


8 weeks

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Script: By 8 weeks, 75% of embryos exhibit right-hand dominance. The remainder is equally divided between left-handed dominance and no preference. This is the earliest evidence of right- or left-handed behavior.

All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
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