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.
1. 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