The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology

Description:

Extensively revised to incorporate recent research and current clinical practice, The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 11th Edition, covers all aspects of normal and abnormal embryonic and fetal development. In a clear, concise manner and lavishly illustrated throughout, this textbook is designed to successfully meet the needs of medical and health sciences profession students, as well as those in graduate programs. It provides an easy-to-digest, comprehensive review of what can be a complex and challenging subject. BONUS online features such as multiple-choice questions and narrated animations further support student success.

Table Of Contents:

1  Introduction to Human Development
2  First Week of Human Development
3  Second Week of Human Development
4  Third Week of Human Development
5  Fourth to Eighth Weeks of Human Development
6  Fetal Period: Ninth Week to Birth
7  Placenta and Fetal Membranes
8  Body Cavities, Mesenteries, and Diaphragm
9  Pharyngeal Apparatus, Face, and Neck
10  Respiratory System
11  Alimentary System
12  Urogenital System
13  Cardiovascular System
14  Skeletal System
15  Muscular System
16  Development of Limbs
17  Nervous System
18  Development of Eyes and Ears
19  Integumentary System
20  Human Birth Defects
21  Common Signaling Pathways Used During Development