Description |
xv, 560 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm |
Contents |
1. Introduction to the Developing Human -- 2. The Beginning of Human Development: First Week -- 3. Formation of Bilaminar Embryonic Disc: Second Week -- 4. Formation of Germ Layers and Early Tissue and Organ Differentiation: Third Week -- 5. Organogenetic Period: 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 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 Integumentary System -- Discussion of Clinically Oriented Problems |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Embryology, Human.
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Abnormalities, Human.
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Embryology.
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Author |
Persaud, T. V. N.
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LC no. |
2002021797 |
ISBN |
0721694128 paperback |
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