Plaque showing the development of a human embryo
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Development of human embryo at five stages
The plaque shows the development of the human embryo in five stages from shortly after conception to a well developed near-birth foetus. At least one of the images shows a possible birth complication as the umbilical cord has become wrapped around the throat of the foetus.
Details
- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A600051 Pt8
- Materials:
- wax
- Measurements:
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overall (including gold painted frame): 211 mm x 162 mm x 30 mm,
- type:
- plaque
