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==Embryo at 4 weeks==
==Embryo at 4 weeks==
 
[[[[File:Stage13 surface bulges.jpg|thumb]]
(Carnegie stage 13)
(Carnegie stage 13)



Revision as of 19:36, 29 March 2011

Week 4

In week four of embryo development organs begin to form within the embryo and surface features begin to form.

width=480px|height=500px|controller=true|autoplay=false</qt> This movie of early embryo development from week 3 onward shows the early nervous system forming.

Embryo (right) back view with head to top (left) and tail to bottom (right).

yolk sac (left, large ball shape)

The movie also shows as the embryo grows and folds it increases in size compared to the yolk sac.


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Embryo at 4 weeks

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Stage13 surface bulges.jpg

(Carnegie stage 13)

Stage13 sem1b.jpg

  • On the embryo surface limb buds can be seen where the future arms and legs will form.



Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, April 25) Embryology K12 Week 4. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/K12_Week_4

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