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Observations on the development and migration of the human metanephros

Observations sur le développement et la migration du métanéphros humain

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The development and migration of the metanephros have been studied from reconstructions (after the method of Born) of human embryos at stages 15, 16, 18, 19 and 23 of Streeter. This study completes and adds detail to the reconstructions described by Pohlman (1911).

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Le développement et la migration du métanéphros sont étudiés à partir de reconstructions par la méthode de Born d'embryons humains des stades 15, 16, 18, 19, et 23 de Streeter. Cette étude vient compléter et préciser les reconstructions de Pohlman (1911).

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Pillet, J., Cronier, P. & Mercier, P. Observations on the development and migration of the human metanephros. Anat. Clin 4, 115–119 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01800620

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