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DAY

STAGE ACTION

CARNEGIE STAGE

ORIENTATION

IMAGE

LENGHT (mm)

51

Limbs extend ventrally.
Scalp vascular plexus visible

20

Cranial

Caudal

Lateral view

18,0-22,0

Lateral view of an embryo at Carnegie stage 20, about 51 days.

Visible vascular plexus of scalp
Bending of the upper limb at at the elbow
Ventral extension of the limbs
Clearly visible, well formed, short, webbed fingers
Appearance of between the digital rays of the foot
Continuation of presence of a stubby tail