Human Embryology and Developmental Biology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access

Carlson MD PhD, Bruce M.

ISBN 10: 0323053858 / ISBN 13: 9780323053853

Published by Mosby, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human Embryology and Developmental Biology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323053858
• ISBN 13: 9780323053853
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 4th.
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

British Medical Association Book Awards 2009 - Highly Commended, Obstetrics and Gynaecology

This thoroughly revised 4th edition offers both clear descriptions and explanations of human embryonic development based on all the most up-to-date scientific discoveries and understanding. Particular attention is paid to the fundamental aspects of molecular mechanisms in development, introducing you to major families of important developmental molecules. Clinical aspects of development are covered throughout in boxed sections of text. First-rate illustrations and Student Consult access, including online animations, complete this essential package.

• Integrates contemporary developmental knowledge with classical embryological understanding.
  
• Interprets complex molecular developments, to help you learn how exactly the embryo develops.
  
• Presents first-rate clinical photos and clear drawings, to help you to memorize and understand normal and abnormal development.
  
• Uses clear sections within the chapter and summaries at the end of each to help you navigate this complex subject.
  
• Includes review questions at the end of each chapter to help you assess your knowledge.

• Provides more coverage of molecular development to help you interpret complex information.
  
• Helps you to understand the full 3-D development of the embryo and the shapes of the developing forms using detailed animations on Student Consult.
  
• Revises the section on the development of the head, particularly useful for dental students.

About the Author

Bruce M. Carlson, MD, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Anatomy in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology in the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor. He served as chair of that department from 1998-2000. He is also Research Professor Emeritus in the school’s Institute of Gerontology, of which he was the director from 2000 to 2003. Professor Carlson writes the majority of the book himself but he has suggested that he may bring in one or two contributors this time round to cover areas that he is not as up to date on as he once was. We have spoken about bringing in a co-author and he is open for this to happen for the 7th edition when he has had time to find someone suitable.