Appendix 2
The Development of the Unborn Child's Body

 

Spine

 

Timing

Source
The spinal cord is developing.
About day 28 after fertilization Moore, p 97
Spinal nerves begin to sprout. Day 32 after fertilization Larsen, p xi
The spinal cord extends the entire length of the embryo. 3rd month of development Sadler, p 422


 


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