Appendix 2
The Development of the Unborn Child's Body
Legs
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Timing
|
Source |
Leg buds are present.
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Day 28 +/-1 after fertilization |
Williams, p 153 |
Leg buds are present. |
Day 29 after fertilization |
Sadler, front pages |
Leg buds begin to form. |
Day 31 after conception |
Rugh, p 43 |
The legs have become distinct. |
Day 37 of development |
Larsen, p 209 |
The legs are short and the thighs
are relatively small. |
Beginning of the 9th week after fertilization |
Moore, p 111 |
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