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The timing and sequence of events in the development of the human eye and ear during the embryonic period proper

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A documented scheme of the early development of the human eye and ear is presented. It is based on (1) reports of workers who personally studied staged embryos, and (2) personal observations and confirmations. The necessity of using staged embryos in order to determine the precise sequence of developmental events is stressed.

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  1. Carnegie Laboratories of Embryology, California Primate Research Center, 95616, Davis, California, USA

    Ronan O'Rahilly

  2. Department of Human Anatomy, University of California, 95616, Davis, California, USA

    Ronan O'Rahilly

  3. Department of Neurology, University of California, 95616, Davis, California, USA

    Ronan O'Rahilly

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Supported by research grant No. HD-16702, Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health (USA)

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O'Rahilly, R. The timing and sequence of events in the development of the human eye and ear during the embryonic period proper. Anat Embryol 168, 87–99 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00305401

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