| Description |
xv, 504 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction to Human Development -- First Week of Human Development -- Second Week of Human Development -- Third Week of Human Development -- Fourth to Eighth Week of Human Development -- Fetal Period: Ninth Week to Birth -- Placenta and Fetal Membranes -- Body Cavities, Mesenteries, and Diaphragm -- Pharyngeal Apparatus, Face, and Neck -- Respiratory System -- Alimentary System -- Urogenital System -- Cardiovascular System -- Skeletal System -- Muscular System -- Development of the Limbs -- Nervous System -- Development of Eyes and Ears -- Integumentary System -- Human Birth Defects -- Common Signaling Pathways Used During Development -- Appendix -- Index |
| Summary |
"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."--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Teratology
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Embryology
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Teratology
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| Author |
Persaud, T. V. N., author
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Torchia, Mark G., author
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| ISBN |
9780443116988 |
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0443116989 |
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