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Yolk Sac Development

Yolk sac

Yolk sac

The yolk sac is a membranous sac attached to the embryo that provides nourishment in the form of yolk.

The yolk sac is a membranous sac attached to the embryo that provides nourishment in the form of yolk. In this drawing the yolk sac is off to the right side of the amnion, heart, and body stalk.

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