Picture 1 of 1

Stock photo

Basic Concepts in Embryology : A Student's Survival Guide, Paperback by Sween... - Picture 1 of 1

Basic Concepts in Embryology: a Student's Survival Guide by Lauren J. Sweeney (1997, Trade Paperback)

Great Book Prices Store (357439)

97.8% positive feedback

Price:

$79.54

Free shipping

Estimated delivery Mon, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 22

Returns:

14 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.

Condition:

Brand New

Basic Concepts in Embryology : A Student's Survival Guide, Paperback by Sweeney, Lauren J., ., ISBN 0070633088, ISBN-13 9780070633087, Brand New, Free shipping in the US This Basic Concepts title sheds light on the most elusive concepts in embryology and does so in a concise, lively manner. The level of detail is geared directly to that which is required by students in a way which esily accesses the most relevant information. Th utilizes jargon-free language and innovative teaching techniques to promote an understanding of concepts--not just the rote memorization of facts. To further enhance comprehension, text and illustrations accompany each other on the same or facing pages.

About this product

Product Information

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Product Identifiers

PublisherMcGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing

ISBN-100070633088

ISBN-139780070633087

eBay Product ID (ePID)556340

Product Key Features

Number of Pages480 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBasic concepts in Embryology: a Student's Survival Guide

Publication Year1997

SubjectLife Sciences / Developmental Biology

TypeTextbook

AuthorLauren J. Sweeney

Subject AreaScience

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight19.2 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN97-026599

Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal612.6/4

Lc Classification NumberQm601.S94 1998

Table of ContentPrologue CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY FRAMEWORK How to Make Maximal Use of This Book Trivia Sorter Early development CHAPTER 2. DEVELOPMENTAL PERIODS AND CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS Developmental Periods Embryonic Body Axis Terminology Congenital Abnormalities Prenatal Diagnosis Techniques CHAPTER 3. FERTILIZATION Prologue to Fertilization Fertilization CHAPTER 4. EARLY EMBRYOGENESIS AND IMPLANTATION Timetable of Developments Events of Embryonic Development in Week 1 Events of Development in Week 2 Events of Development in Week 3 Extraembryonic Developments in Weeks 1-3 Putting it all together: Setting up germ layers and body form CHAPTER 5. GERM LAYER DERIVATIVES Germ Layers: The Building Blocks of Organs Body Folds Rearrange Germ Layers Origins of Four Basic Tissue Types Distinguishing Between Tissue Types Building Organs from Tissues Ectoderm Derivatives Endoderm Derivatives Mesoderm Derivatives Summary of Germ Layer Derivatives CHAPTER 6. FORMATION OF EMBRYONIC REGIONS: TRUNK, LIMBS, AND HEAD Formation of Three Embryonic Regions Externally Visible Changes in Body Form Organogenesis: Tissues interact to form the building blocks of organs CHAPTER 7. SKELETAL SYSTEM Germ Layer Origins of Skeletal Tissue Histogenesis of Cartilage and Bone Anatomic Regions of the Mature Skeleton Formation of Regions of the Skeleton CHAPTER 8. MUSCULAR SYSTEM Skeletal Muscle Tissue Formation Formation of Regions of Skeletal Musculature CHAPTER 9. NERVOUS SYSTEM Nerve Tissue Formation Central Nervous System Development Peripheral Nervous System Development CHAPTER 10. FORMATION OF HEAD AND NECK Components of the Head Development of the Face Development of Internal Viscerocranial Structures Epithelial Derivatives of Pharyngeal Pouches and Clefts Development of the Eye and Optic Nerve Development of the Ear Congenital Defects CHAPTER 11. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Components of the Mature Cardiovascular System Germ Layer Origins Heart Formation Formation of the Vasculature Lymphatic Vasculature Circulation Patterns Before and After Birth CHAPTER 12. GASTROINTENSTINAL SYSTEM Components of the Gastrointestinal System Germ-Layer Origins of the Gastrointestinal System Formation of the Gastrointestinal Tract Formation Associated Digestive Organs: Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Formation of Peritoneum, Mesenteries, Ligaments, and Diaphragm CHAPTER 13. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Elements of the Mature Respiratory System Origins of the Respiratory System Congenital Defects of the Respiratory System CHAPTER 14. URINARY SYSTEM Common Origins of Urinary and Genital Systems Elements of Adult Urinary System Embryonic Development of the Kidneys Embryonic Development of Ureters, Bladder, and Urethra Congenital Defects of the Urinary System CHAPTER 15. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Common Origins of Urogenital Systems Components of Mature Reproductive Systems Germ Layer Origins of the Reproductive System Development of Gonads Development of Other Internal Reproductive Organs Development of External Genitalia Production of Gametes in the Fetus and After Puberty CHAPTER 16. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Organs of the Endocrine System Embryonic Development of Endocrine Glands Structure and Origins of the Pituitary Gland Structure and Origins of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands Structure and Origins of the Adrenal Gland Structure and Origins of Endocrine Tissues Contained within Other Organs CHAPTER 17. HEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEM Components of the Mature Hematopoietic System Development of the Hematopoietic System CHAPTER 18. MATURATION OF PLACENTA AND FETAL MEMBRANES Review of Initial Events in Implantation and Placental Formation Formation of the Mature Placenta Maturation of the Amnion, Yolk Sac, and Umbilical Cord Placental Functions Index