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“The earliest period at which I have been able to detect the existence of the spleen in the human embryo is at the second month.” quote by Henry Gray
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“The earliest period at which I have been able to detect the existence of the spleen in the human embryo is at the second month.”

Henry Gray

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Source Medical Textbook: Gray's Anatomy, 20th edition, 1918

The spleen becomes detectable in embryos around the second month, showing early organ development.

In simple terms: Spleen appears at two months in embryos.

Key Takeaway

Recognize early developmental milestones.

Themes

biology development medicine anatomy

Mood

scientific informative

Type

educational technical

When to use this quote

  • medical education
  • research
  • clinical practice

Key Concepts

embryology organogenesis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does early organ formation indicate?
  • How does this knowledge aid medicine?
A Different Perspective

Early detection varies across individuals.

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