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A basic understanding of the development of the face, oral cavity, and jaws in the embryo and developing foetus will help enable the OHE to discuss with patients certain oral manifestations of conditions that stem from in utero development; notably cleft lip and palate.

An embryo describes the growing organism up to 8 weeks in utero; a foetus describes the growing organism from 8 weeks in utero.