Appendix 2
The Development of the Unborn Child's Body

 

Tongue

 

Timing

Source
The tongue appears.
Approximately 4th week Sadler, p 362
The development of the tongue begins. Late in 4th week of development Larsen, p 247
The first sign of the tongue's development appears, the median tongue bud. End of 4th week after fertilization Moore, p 233
The tongue appears. Approximately 4th week Sadler, p 362
The tongue is developing. Late in 5th week Larsen, p 249
The tongue is developing. Early in 6th week after fertilization Moore, p 533
The tongue forms from the floor of the mouth. Day 48 after conception Rugh, p 51
     


 


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