Dewey Decimal612.64
Table Of Content1. Introduction to the Developing Human 2. The Beginning of Human Development: The First Week 3. Formation of Bilaminar Embryonic Discs and Chorionic Sac: The Second Week 4. Formation of Germ Layers and Early Tissue and Organ Differentiation: The Third Week 5. Organogenetic Period: The Fourth to Eighth Weeks 6. The Fetal Period: Ninth Week to Birth 7. Placenta and Fetal Membranes 8. Human Birth Defects 9. Body Cavities, Mesenteries, and Diaphragm 10. The Pharyngeal (Branchial) Apparatus 11. The Respiratory System 12. The Digestive System 13. The Urogenital System 14. The Cardiovascular System 15. The Skeletal System 16. The Muscular System 17. The Limbs 18. The Nervous System 19. The Eye and Ear 20. The Integumentray System Appendices: Timetable of Human Prenatal Development-1 to 6 weeks . Timetable of Human Prenatal Development-7 to 38 weeks . Critical Periods in Human Development Index
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThis best-selling resource comprehensively covers human embryology and teratology, presenting all of the complex clinical and scientific concepts in an engaging, lucid, and practical way. Completely revised and updated, the 7th Edition consistently emphasizes the clinical aspects by using a wealth of case studies, clinical correlations, and hundreds of outstanding illustrations., This bestselling resource comprehensively covers human embryology and teratology, presenting all of the complex clinical and scientific concepts in an engaging, lucid, and practical way. Completely revised and updated, the New Edition emphasises the clinical aspects throughout by using a wealth of case studies, clinical correlations, and hundreds of outstanding illustrations. Features a wealth of clinical case studies-and hundreds of color photgraphs-enabling readers to relate what they are learning to clinical practice. Contains a chapter on birth defects that can be used as a "mini textbook" on the subject. Integrates the molecular aspects of embryonic development, including information on stem cells homeobox genes gamete formation regulation control and the molecules/receptors involved gene activity and expression and more. Includes illustrations of new diagnostic procedures, including sonographs, MRIs, electron micrographs, 3D images, and clinical photographs. Includes the new terminology developed for embryology-the Terminoligica Embryologica. Presents completely revised and updated Clinically Oriented Questions and Answers . Has been reviewed by leading geneticists and paediatricians to ensure that all of the information reflects the realities of clinical practice. Features a wealth of clinical case studies-and hundreds of colour photgraphs-enabling readers to relate what they are learning to clinical practice. Contains a chapter on birth defects that can be used as a "mini textbook" on the subject., This best-selling resource comprehensively covers human embryology and teratology, presenting all of the complex clinical and scientific concepts in an engaging, lucid, and practical way. Completely revised and updated, the 7th Edition consistently emphasizes the clinical aspects by using a wealth of case studies, clinical correlations, and hundreds of outstanding illustrations. Features a wealth of clinical case studies-and hundreds of color photgraphs-enabling readers to relate what they are learning to clinical practice. Contains a chapter on birth defects that can be used as a "mini textbook" on the subject. Integrates the molecular aspects of embryonic development, including information on stem cells · homeobox genes · gamete formation · regulation control and the molecules/receptors involved · gene activity and expression · and more. Includes illustrations of new diagnostic procedures, including sonographs, MRIs, electron micrographs, 3D images, and clinical photographs. Includes the new terminology developed for embryology-the Terminoligica Embryologica. Presents completely revised and updated Clinically Oriented Questions and Answers based on the current requirements of the USMLE Step 1. Has been reviewed by leading geneticists and pediatricians to ensure that all of the information reflects the realities of clinical practice.