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DAY

STAGE ACTION

CARNEGIE STAGE

ORIENTATION

IMAGE

LENGHT (mm)

56

Scalp vascular plexus is reduced.
Embryo now has a distinct human appearance.

23

Cranial

Caudal

Lateral view

27,0-31,0

Embryo, Carnegie stage 23, ~ 56 days, lateral view, features

Short distance between the eyelids
Reduction of the scalp vascular plexus
Complete disappearance of tail
Distinct human appearance