Lectures on the Comparative Anatomy of the Placenta: First Series; Delivered Before the Royal College of Surgeons of England, June, 1875 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Wm ; Turner

9780331542370: Lectures on the Comparative Anatomy of the Placenta: First Series; Delivered Before the Royal College of Surgeons of England, June, 1875 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331542374 ISBN 13: 9780331542370

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how the placenta develops across mammals and how its structure connects mother and fetus.

This classic work offers a careful, microscope‑level look at the foetal membranes, the chorion, and the maternal mucosa. Based on years of study, it sheds light on the forms of placentation found in different animals and the changes that form the placenta as pregnancy progresses.

This edition centers on development, form, and microscopic structure, balancing detailed observations with clear explanations. It presents the placenta as a complex, interwoven organ and discusses how its different forms relate to physiology and morphology. The discussions progress from the ovary to the making of the placental membranes, offering a window into early scientific methods and discoveries of the era.

Learn how the foetal membranes form and differentiate, from blastoderm to amnion.
See how various placental forms (diffused, polycotyledonary, zonary) differ in structure and attachment.
Understand the dialogue between foetal and maternal vessels and what that implies for nourishment and respiration.
Follow historical debates on the role of the placenta in gas exchange and nutrient transfer.

Ideal for readers of historical anatomy, comparative biology, and the development of early embryology. This edition will appeal to students and professionals who value precise observation and thoughtful interpretation.

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