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Record 1 2005-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Embryology
  • Cytology
CONT

The gestational sac is the small amnionic cavity containing the fetus that exists in early pregnancy. It is detectable by a characteristic appearance on ultrasound.

CONT

During implantation, a cavity appears in the inner cell mass; amnion forms around this amniotic cavity; derived from amnioblasts from the epiblast.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Embryologie
  • Cytologie
CONT

La cavité amniotique, d'abord minuscule et située du côté dorsal du disque, a grandi et enveloppe maintenant le corps de l'embryon qui mesure environ 3 mm. Le futur placenta forme une sphère creuse de 2,5 cm de diamètre entourant la cavité amniotique, elle-même visible aux ultrasons.

Spanish

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