The caudal end of the medial nasal prominences begins to fuse with the maxillary prominences. The nasals have shifted to a more ventral, central position. Growing and shifting subectodermal mesenchyme smooths out the furrows between prominences and arches, and the second arch becomes more massive. Six auricular hillocks, which will become the pinna of the ears, form on the mandibular and hyoid arches. Medial and lateral nasal prominences fuse.
Maxillary prominences begin the formation of the upper jaw.
The midline approximation of the medial nasal prominences forms the nasal septum. The tip of the nose is elevated between the medial nasal prominences and is visible in profile. Eyelids become prominent. The pinna of the ear takes shape. The pattern of facial features has taken on a human appearance.