T. W. Sadler ; original illustrations by Jill Leland ; computer illustrations by Susan L. Sadler-Redmond ; scanning electron micrographs by Kathy Tosney ; ultrasound images by Nancy Chescheir and Hytham Imseis..
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
11th ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Philadelphia :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Lippincott William & Wilkins,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2010.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
ix, 385 p. :
Other Physical Details
ill. (chiefly col.) ;
Dimensions
26 cm.
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Includes index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Embryology : old and new frontiers and an introduction to molecular regulation and signaling -- Gametogenesis : conversion of germ cells into male and female gametes -- First week of development : ovulation to implantation -- Second week of development : bilaminar germ disc -- Third week of development : trilaminar germ disc -- Third to eighth weeks : the embryonic period -- Third month to birth : the fetus and placenta -- Birth defects and prenatal diagnosis -- Skeletal system -- -- Muscular system -- Body cavities -- Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Digestive system -- Urogenital system -- Head and neck -- Central nervous system -- Ear -- Eye -- Integumentary system.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
The brand new 11th edition of this respected text covers all aspects of embryology of interest to medical students & instructors, & includes clinical correlates that provide information on birth defects & other clinical entities directly related to embryologic concepts.