Before We Are Born - E-Book
eBook - ePub

Before We Are Born - E-Book

Before We Are Born - E-Book

  1. 368 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Before We Are Born - E-Book

Before We Are Born - E-Book

About this book

Covering the essentials of normal and abnormal human development for students in a variety of health science disciplines, Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects, 10th Edition, reflects new research findings and current clinical practice through concise text and abundant illustrations. This edition has been fully updated by the world's foremost embryologists and is based on the popular text, The Developing Human, written by the same author team. It provides an easily accessible understanding of all of the latest advances in embryology, including normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development.- Features streamlined content throughout, numerous photographs of common clinical cases and embryological explanations, didactic illustrations, and nearly 700 USMLE-style questions with full answers and explanations to help prepare for professional exams.- Includes interactive clinical cases in every chapter that make important connections between human development and clinical practice—ideal for preparing for USMLE Step 1.- Includes many new color photographs, new diagnostic images (3D ultrasound, CT scans, and MR images), an updated teratology section, revised and highlighted information on molecular aspects of developmental biology, and new information on the cellular and molecular basis of embryonic development.- Follows the official international list of embryological terms (Terminologia Embryonica, 2013).

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Yes, you can access Before We Are Born - E-Book by Keith L. Moore,T. V. N. Persaud,Mark G. Torchia in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Gynecology, Obstetrics & Midwifery. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Award
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. Contributors
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. Get the Most Out of Before We Are Born 10th Edition!
  11. 1 Introduction to Human Development
  12. 2 Human Reproduction
  13. 3 First Week of Human Development
  14. 4 Second Week of Human Development
  15. 5 Third Week of Human Development
  16. 6 Fourth to Eighth Weeks of Human Development
  17. 7 Fetal Period
  18. 8 Placenta and Fetal Membranes
  19. 9 Body Cavities, Mesenteries, and Diaphragm
  20. 10 Pharyngeal Apparatus, Face, and Neck
  21. 11 Respiratory System
  22. 12 Alimentary System
  23. 13 Urogenital System
  24. 14 Cardiovascular System
  25. 15 Musculoskeletal System
  26. 16 Nervous System
  27. 17 Development of Eyes and Ears
  28. 18 Integumentary System
  29. 19 Human Birth Defects
  30. 20 The Cellular and Molecular Basis of Development
  31. Bibliography and Suggested Reading
  32. Appendix: Answers to Clinically Oriented Questions
  33. Index