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. 2023 Feb 14;30(17):49779–49797. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-25661-x

Fig. 7.

Fig. 7

Photomicrographs of a lateral view of the scapula and fore limb of the 19th day of gestation rat fetuses. A Control scapula (s) and fore limb showing, fully developed humerus (h), ulna (u) radius (r), carpals (cr), metacarpals (mc), and phalanges (ph). B The scapula and fore limb of the fetus were maternally treated with a low dose of MSG showing a normal appearance but faintly stained both bony (red) and cartilaginous (blue) parts. C The scapula and fore limb of the fetus maternally treated with a high dose of MSG showing the absence of chondrification in the pectoral girdle and limb besides a reduction in metacarpals size and absence of ossified phalanges (10X, 16 X)