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Human Female Fetus - Heart (10 week)

Large image version of plane D, close to midline (Stain - Haematoxylin Eosin) 0.7 mm scale bar

Heart Development

Ventricle, atrium and outflow tract are shown. Note the surrounding pericardial cavity.

Respiratory Development

The trachea lies behind the heart and cartilage rings in wall can be seen.

Gastrointestinal Development

The oesophagus lies behind the trachea. Note the well differentiated epithelium and the underlying layers.


  • Human Female Fetus (week 10)
  • Sagittal Section (plane D)

    Sagittal Section (plane D)

  • Pituitary and Lamina Terminalis

    Pituitary and Lamina Terminalis

  • Olfactory Nerve

    Olfactory Nerve

  • Atlas and Axis

    Atlas and Axis

  • Sacrum

    Sacrum

  • Oral Cavity

    Oral Cavity

  • Epiglottis

    Epiglottis

  • Heart

    Heart

  • Spleen

    Spleen

  • Midgut Herniation

    Midgut Herniation

  • Midgut Herniation (label)

    Midgut Herniation (label)

  • Pelvic Region

    Pelvic Region

  • Pelvic Region (label)

    Pelvic Region (label)


Related Images

Human- fetal week 10 planes icon.jpg

Fetus (week 10) Planes A (most lateral), B (lateral), C (medial) and D (midline) from lateral towards the midline.

Image Source: UNSW Embryology, no reproduction without permission.

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