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limb development

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Limbs (embryo 7 weeks - 17 mm) Limbs (embryo 5-6 weeks - 10 mm) Limbs (embryo 6 weeks - 12 mm)

See also

- Limbs

  • limb deformations
  • limb malformations

References

- Zuniga A. Globalisation reaches gene regulation: the case for vertebrate limb development. Curr Opin Genet Dev. 2005 Aug;15(4):403-9. PMID: 15979301

- Pueyo JI, Couso JP. Parallels between the proximal-distal development of vertebrate and arthropod appendages: homology without an ancestor? Curr Opin Genet Dev. 2005 Aug;15(4):439-46. PMID: 15979300