Appendix 2
The Development of the Unborn Child's Body

 

Feet

 

Timing

 Source
Foot plates are developing.
 Day 34 after fertilization Moore, p 5; Sadler, front pages
The ends of the limb buds become flattened to form foot plates. 6th week of development Sadler, p 172
The feet have become distinct. Day 37 of development Larsen, p 209
Foot plates are formed on the lower limb buds. Day 37 after development Larsen, p xii
Digital rays are present in the foot plates. Days 36-42 of development Sadler, p 110
Digital rays are separating. Days 43-49 Sadler, p 110
Digital rays can be seen clearly in the foot plates. Days 44-46 after fertilization Moore, p 91
Notches appear between the digital rays in the feet. Days 49-51 after fertilization Moore, p 91
The feet are well-formed and distinctly human. 8th week after conception Rugh, p 53


 


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