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Animations that give an impression of the three-dimensional structure of the embryo are generated from the aligned sections. Click on the images below to view these animations.

Note: You will need the latest Flash player to see these animations. Click here to visit Macromedia's web site and download the free player.

1. 3D Flythrough animation of the embryo and trophoblast with a section-level indicator. 2. 3D Flythrough animation with the maternal blood removed from the chorionic cavity to show the embryonic mass more clearly.

3. Flythough animation of the sections with section numbers and a section-level indicator.

For a slower animation (4 fps) click here

4. Flythough animation of the sections with section numbers and a section-level indicator. These images have been pseudocolored to remove the variations of staining seen in the original sections.

For a slower animation (4 fps) click here