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Folding of the embryo

Embryo, 21 days, dorsal view. The trilaminar embryonic disc initiates its folding along the median and horizontal planes. Rapid the rapid growth of the embryo except at its edges leads to a folding event and concomitantly occurs both the cranial and caudal ends of the embryonic disc.

Embryo, 21 days, sagittal view