Figure 2.

Histological images (hematoxilyn-eosin) of lower limb, thigh: anterior fascia development. (A): 24 weeks; (B): 27 weeks; (C): 29 weeks; (D): 36 weeks; (E): 38 weeks; (F): 40 weeks. (*): deep fascia; (°): mesenchymal cells; (#): areolar tissue; (mu): muscle; (ad): adipose tissue. The first part of gestation is distinguished (A–C) by an irregular connective tissue with a huge cellularity and the absence of sublayers, whilst the second part of the gestation (D–F) showed up with a denser connective tissue, which was better organized in the fascial layers.