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This page shows some key events of human development during the fetal period (weeks 9 to 37) following fertilization. Clinically this period is generally described as the [[Second Trimester]] and [[Third Trimester]]. Many of the critical measurements of growth are now carried out by [[ultrasound]] and this period ends at [[birth]].
This page shows some key events of human development during the fetal period (weeks 9 to 37) following fertilization. Clinically this period is generally described as the [[Second Trimester]] and [[Third Trimester]]. Many of the critical measurements of growth are now carried out by [[ultrasound]] and this period ends at [[birth]].
'''Link:''' [http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/wwwhuman/Fetus.htm original Human Fetal page]


:--[[User:S8600021|Mark Hill]] 08:56, 6 August 2009 (EST) Page under development - notice removed when completed.
:--[[User:S8600021|Mark Hill]] 08:56, 6 August 2009 (EST) Page under development - notice removed when completed.
'''Link:''' [http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/wwwhuman/Fetus.htm original Human Fetal page]


== Second Trimester ==
== Second Trimester ==

Revision as of 08:56, 6 August 2009

Fetus - second trimester (ultrasound)
Fetus - third trimester (historic image)

This page shows some key events of human development during the fetal period (weeks 9 to 37) following fertilization. Clinically this period is generally described as the Second Trimester and Third Trimester. Many of the critical measurements of growth are now carried out by ultrasound and this period ends at birth.

Link: original Human Fetal page

--Mark Hill 08:56, 6 August 2009 (EST) Page under development - notice removed when completed.

Second Trimester

  • Second Trimester
  • Week 12 - CRL 85 mm, femur length 15 mm, biparietal diameter 25 mm.

Third Trimester

  • Third Trimester
  • Vibration acoustically of maternal abdominal wall induces startle respone in fetus.
  • Month 7 - respiratory bronchioles proliferate and end in alveolar ducts and sacs.
  • Week 37 to 38 Birth.


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