File:Stage17-18 Primary palate.gif

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Human Embryo Primary Palate Formation

This animation shows a series of histological sections from early Carnegie stage 17 where the epithelial seam breaks down to form a mesenchymal bridge during primary palate formation.


  • Carnegie stage 17 to 18 (Kyoto collection).
  • Provided by Prof. Virginia Diewert.


Links: Palate Development | Carnegie stage 17 | Carnegie stage 18

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