Human Embryology and Developmental Biology, 7th Edition

• • Clear and consistent writing stylesss – highly readable and well-focused

• • Extensively illustrated to demystify complex topics

• • Good selection of original photographs of congenital anomalies to assist with identification

• • Review questions and suggested readings for further learning

• • Series of animations of complex embryological processes to accompany the text explanations

• • Clinical correlation boxes, vignettes and summary boxes for quick revision

• • An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

• • Many new drawings and photographs

• • Thoroughly updated with recent research to advance understanding

• • Expanded treatment of newly understood molecular pathways.

• Major updates on gametes, body axis formation, placental pathology, adipose tissue, intestinal and facial development

Developmental Tables

Part 1. Early Developmental and the Fetal-Maternal Relationship

1. Getting Ready for Pregnancy

2. Transport of Gametes and Fertilization

3. Molecular Basis for Embryonic Development

4. Cleavage and Implantation

5. Formation of Germ Layers and Early Derivatives

6. Establishment of the Basic Embryonic Body Plan

7. Placenta and Extraembryonic Membranes

8. Developmental Disorders: Causes, Mechanisms, and Patterns

Part 2. Development of the Body Systems

9. Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems

10. Limb Development

11. Nervous System

12. Neural Crest

13. Sense Organs

14. Head and Neck

15. Digestive and Respiratory Systems and Body Cavities

16. Urogenital System

17. Cardiovascular System

18. Fetal Period and Birth