Fetus at Week 23 - Brown Skin

Description

Fetus at 23 weeks’ gestation is presented in an alternative pose with the placenta and umbilical cord included as attached structures rather than as separate callouts. The fetal head lies superior to the thorax and abdomen, with the upper limbs flexed toward the anterior trunk and the lower limbs drawn toward the pelvis, allowing clear appreciation of typical second-trimester flexion. Placental tissue sits adjacent to the fetus, and the umbilical cord courses from the fetal umbilicus to the placental insertion, emphasizing the proximal fetal segment, the distal placental attachment, and their continuous vascular connection. Brown fetal skin tone is shown on a neutral white background. Week 23 sits near the commonly cited threshold for periviability, so educators often need an accurate reference for size, proportional head-to-body relationships, and the maturing extremities used in counseling and documentation. Inclusion of the placenta and umbilical cord supports teaching about placental location and cord insertion anatomy, both central when discussing vasa previa, velamentous insertion, single umbilical artery screening, and the placental contributions to fetal growth restriction. Lighting and surface detail help separate fetal contours from placental lobulation and cord trajectory without relying on labels. A useful gestational benchmark. Use this illustration in embryology and obstetrics teaching decks, prenatal counseling materials, and medical publishing layouts that require a second-trimester fetus with placental context and realistic pigmentation diversity. It also fits NICU and MFM presentations when contrasting developmental milestones with risks tied to placental and cord abnormalities. Anatomical accuracy verified by SciePro's Medical Advisory Board.