3 Questions
What is the period from the beginning of the ninth week to birth known as?
The fetal period
How is the length of the fetus usually indicated?
Crown rump length (CRL) or crown-heel length (CHL)
What is the measurement from the vertex of the skull to the heel known as?
Crown-heel length (CHL)
Learn about the fetal period, characterized by tissue and organ maturation, and rapid body growth from the ninth week to birth. Understand the measurement methods for fetal length.
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