Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: Apr 11th, 2026

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The body stalk is a connection from the embryonic body to the placenta. It's formed during the fourth week of embryonic development, when the embryo increases in size.

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