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: Mar 22nd, 2025

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The hands of the developing embryo will become recognizable before the feet. The hands begin to develop from the arm buds at about six weeks after fertilization, and by the seventh week the development of the fingers can be seen.

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