The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology

Moore BA MSc PhD DSc FIAC FRSM FAAA, Keith L.; Persaud MD PhD DSc FRCPath (Lond.) FAAA, T. V. N.

ISBN 10: 0721694128 / ISBN 13: 9780721694122

Published by Saunders, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology
• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0721694128
• ISBN 13: 9780721694122
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

This bestselling resource comprehensively covers human embryology and teratology, presenting all of the complex clinical and scientific concepts in an engaging, lucid, and practical way. Completely revised and updated, the New Edition emphasises the clinical aspects throughout by using a wealth of case studies, clinical correlations, and hundreds of outstanding illustrations.

• Features a wealth of clinical case studies―and hundreds of color photgraphs―enabling readers to relate what they are learning to clinical practice.
  
• Contains a chapter on birth defects that can be used as a "mini textbook" on the subject.

Integrates the molecular aspects of embryonic development, including information on stem cells

homeobox genes

gamete formation

regulation control and the molecules/receptors involved

gene activity and expression

and more.

Includes illustrations of new diagnostic procedures, including sonographs, MRIs, electron micrographs, 3D images, and clinical photographs.

Includes the new terminology developed for embryology-the Terminoligica Embryologica.

Presents completely revised and updated Clinically Oriented Questions and Answers.

Has been reviewed by leading geneticists and paediatricians to ensure that all of the information reflects the realities of clinical practice.

Features a wealth of clinical case studies-and hundreds of colour photgraphs-enabling readers to relate what they are learning to clinical practice.

Contains a chapter on birth defects that can be used as a "mini textbook" on the subject.

Book Description

Emphasizes clinical aspects by using a wealth of case studies, clinical correlations, and hundreds of illustrations