The Developing Human E-BookThe Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, by Drs. Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud, and Mark G. Torchia, delivers the world’s most complete, visually rich, and clinically oriented coverage of this complex subject. Written by some of the world’s most famous anatomists, it presents week-by-week and stage-by-stage views of how fetal organs and systems develop, why and when birth defects occur, and what roles the placenta and fetal membranes play in development. Acquire a detailed grasp of human embryology with the world’s most comprehensive, richly illustrated, and clinically oriented coverage from a cadre of leading world authorities.Effectively prepare for exams with review questions and answers at the end of each chapter.Understand all of the latest advances in embryology, including normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development.See how discoveries in molecular biology have affected clinical practice, including the development of sophisticated new techniques such as recumbent DNA technology and stem cell manipulation. Prepare for the USMLE Step 1 with clinical case presentations, highlighted in special boxes, that demonstrate how embryology concepts relate to clinical practice. |
Contents
3 Second Week of Human Development | 41 |
4 Third Week of Human Development | 53 |
5 Fourth to Eighth Weeks of Human Development | 71 |
7 Placenta and Fetal Membranes | 109 |
8 Body Cavities and Diaphragm | 145 |
9 Pharyngeal Apparatus Face and Neck | 159 |
10 Respiratory System | 199 |
11 Alimentary System | 213 |
15 Muscular System | 363 |
16 Development of Limbs | 371 |
17 Nervous System | 389 |
18 Development of Eyes and Ears | 429 |
19 Integumentary System | 451 |
20 Human Birth Defects | 471 |
21 Common Signaling Pathways Used During Development | 503 |
Appendix Discussion of Clinically Oriented Problems | 516 |