Appendix 2
The Development of the Unborn Child's Body
Esophagus
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Timing
|
Source |
The esophagus (the food tube leading
to the stomach) begins to form.
|
Day 31 after conception |
Rugh, p 43 |
The esophagus is developing. |
4th week of development |
Sadler, p 274 |
The esophagus is developing. |
Early in the 5th week of development. |
Larsen, p 249 |
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