The developing human : clinically oriented embryology

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The developing human : clinically oriented embryology

Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud

Saunders, c2003

7th ed.

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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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.

Table of Contents

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 Development1 to 6 weeks Timetable of Human Prenatal Development7 to 38 weeks Critical Periods in Human Development Index

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