Introduction
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The bilaminar (two layer) embryo is now about 0.2 mm diameter in size. The three extra embryonic spaces (amniotic, yolk sac and chorionic) are present.
The large chorionic cavity is surrounded by the cell layers extending to form chorionic villi. These villi are the beginning of the functional units of the placenta.
Outside of these villi, and extending from their tips, trophoblasts invade the maternal decidua forming maternal blood-filled lacunae (lakes). Draining into these maternal lacuna empty both uterine glands and spiral arteries that are held open by trophoblast cells.
The maternal uterine wall continues to undergo expanding decidualization in response to the implantation process.
Facts: Human embryonic stage 6 occurs towards the end of week 2 at approximately 13-14 days.
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Embryonic Disc
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Primitive streak region (gastrulation)
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Implanted conceptus showing embryonic disc extraembryonic cavities (amnion, yolk sac and chorion) then chorionic villi and maternal decidua
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Detail of embryonic disc (gastrulation) showing extraembryonic cavities (amnion and yolk sac)
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Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, May 17) Embryology Carnegie stage 6. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/Carnegie_stage_6
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