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Appendix 2
The Development of the Unborn Child's Body
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Jaws
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Timing
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Source |
The jaws are forming.
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5th week after conception |
Rugh, p 45 |
| The upper and lower jaws begin to
fuse in the midline of the face. |
Day 38 after conception |
Rugh, p 47 |
| The jaws are well-formed. |
Day 40 after conception |
Rugh, p 47 |
| The lower jaw is developing. |
Day 40 after fertilization |
Moore, p 238 |
| The lower jaw is developing. |
About day 56 after fertilization |
Moore, p 100 |
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