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The Mouth

#199, Slide 16 of 19

5 months, 1 week

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Label Key:

1. nose
2. philtrum
3. upper lip
4. lower lip
5. vermillion border
6. mouth (oral cavity)
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period. One month = 4 weeks.
Fertilization BeginsThree-Cell EmbryoEarly BlastocystImplantation Well UnderwayThe 4-Week EmbryoVitelline Vessels and Yolk SacHand Plate and Vital OrgansHand, 7 Weeks Pregnant7½-Week EmbryoRight Eye and Facial Profile9-Week Fetus, MRI AnimationExit Stage LeftPosterior Surface of Left ThighStill HidingThe MouthFace, 27-Week FetusFace and Left ForearmReady for Birth and Beyond
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