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Larsen's Human Embryology
- 4th Edition - October 3, 2013
- Authors: Gary C. Schoenwolf, Steven B. Bleyl, Philip R. Brauer, Philippa H. Francis-West
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 2 4 0 1 1 - 6
This book presents in-depth coverage of both the clinical and molecular biological aspects of human development. It examines the relationship between basic science and embryology,… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis book presents in-depth coverage of both the clinical and molecular biological aspects of human development. It examines the relationship between basic science and embryology, and describes potential clinical disorders arising out of embryologic problems. A strong clinical focus, practical design, and superb artwork–with more than 150 images new to this edition–allow for quick comprehension and easy application of the latest knowledge in this rapidly advancing field. A user-friendly design enables you to review the material in several ways, and online access to Student Consult enhances your study of the subject and exponentially boosts your reference power.
- Follows a user-friendly design allowing students to review material in flexible ways and instructors to tailor the book to their specific needs.
- Reflects the most current advances in molecular biology and genetics.
- Offers chapters with illustrated timelines of the relevant embryologic stage.
- Contains a high-quality full-color art program, with excellent line diagrams with a three-dimensional aspect, many color photographs of clinical disorders, excellent black and white electronphotomicrographs, and line drawings showing sequential stages of development.
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Graduate students in developmental biology
1 Gametogenesis, Fertilization and First Week
2 Second Week: Becoming Bilaminar and Fully Implanting
3 Third Week: Becoming Trilaminar and Establishing Body Axes
4 Fourth Week: Forming the Embryo
5 Principles and Mechanisms of Morphogenesis and Dysmorphogenesis
6 Fetal Development and the Fetus as Patient
7 Development of the Skin and Its Derivatives
8 Development of the Musculoskeletal System
9 Development of the Central Nervous System
10 Development of the Peripheral Nervous System
11 Development of the Respiratory System and Body Cavities
12 Development of the Heart
13 Development of the Vasculature
14 Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
15 Development of the Urogenital System
16 Development of the Pharyngeal Apparatus and Face
17 Development of the Ears and Eyes
18 Development of the Limbs
Index
2 Second Week: Becoming Bilaminar and Fully Implanting
3 Third Week: Becoming Trilaminar and Establishing Body Axes
4 Fourth Week: Forming the Embryo
5 Principles and Mechanisms of Morphogenesis and Dysmorphogenesis
6 Fetal Development and the Fetus as Patient
7 Development of the Skin and Its Derivatives
8 Development of the Musculoskeletal System
9 Development of the Central Nervous System
10 Development of the Peripheral Nervous System
11 Development of the Respiratory System and Body Cavities
12 Development of the Heart
13 Development of the Vasculature
14 Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
15 Development of the Urogenital System
16 Development of the Pharyngeal Apparatus and Face
17 Development of the Ears and Eyes
18 Development of the Limbs
Index
- No. of pages: 712
- Language: English
- Edition: 4
- Published: October 3, 2013
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- eBook ISBN: 9780323240116
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Gary C. Schoenwolf
Affiliations and expertise
University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UtahSB
Steven B. Bleyl
Affiliations and expertise
University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UtahPB
Philip R. Brauer
Affiliations and expertise
Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NebraskaPF
Philippa H. Francis-West
Affiliations and expertise
King's College London Dental Institute, London, United Kingdom