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Dorsal Aorta - Human Embryo Carnegie stage 22

This is a cross-section of the dorsal aorta lying anterior to the cartilage of the developing vertebra.

  • Note the developing aorta wall structure including smooth muscle.
  • Note the small arteriole located in the connective tissue surrounding the aorta.
  • Note the large number of nucleated red blood cells in circulation within the embryo.


Links: Cardiovascular System - Blood Development | Carnegie stage 22

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