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Slideshow: Feet and Legs

Upper and Lower Limb Buds

#72, Slide 1 of 20

4 weeks, 6 days

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Label Key:

1. right upper limb bud
2. placental vessels
3. amnion
4. lower trunk
5. lower spine
6. umbilical cord
7. right lower limb bud with marginal vein
All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
Upper and Lower Limb BudsThe Lower Limbs and BackLiver, Cord, and Left Foot PlateFeet and Tips of the ToesRight Lower LimbLower Embryo at 7 Weeks, 2 DaysThe Sole of the Left FootThe Feet TouchThe Toes Face OffOrigin of Great Saphenous VeinThe 10-Week FetusHolding the FeetLeft Knee and Hip FlexionHand Near MouthBowel Herniation ResolvedExit Stage LeftSole of the Right FootHiding the FaceRight Lower LimbThe Right Big Toe
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