Appendix 2
The Development of the Unborn Child's Body

 

Eyelids

 

Timing

Source
The upper and lower eyelid primordia appear.
6th week of development Larsen, p 259
The eyelids are developing. Day 40 after fertilization Moore, p 238
The eyelids are formed. Days 43-49 of development Sadler, p 110
The eyelids form in the face. Day 44 after fertilization Larsen, p xii
The eyelids are closing. End of 8th week after fertilization Moore, p 99-100
The eyelids are closed. 10th week after fertilization Moore, p 238


 


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