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From: MR microscopy of the human fetal upper extremity – a proof-of-principle study

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8-week GA specimen. a Sagittal T2w image of the humerus of an 8-week GA specimen demonstrates initial ossification within the central part of the diaphysis (arrow). Chondrified ribs (short arrow). b Coronal T2w image of the forearm of the same specimen as in a) demonstrates small ossification centers in the central parts of the radius and ulna (arrow). The carpal (dotted white arrow) and metacarpal bones (dotted black arrow) are already visible as precartilage states. c Coronal T2w image of a 9-week GA specimen shows increased size of the ossification centers in humerus (white arrowhead) and radius (black arrow). The carpal and metacarpal bones demonstrate progressive chondrification and appear hypointense compared to the 8-week GA specimen

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