Larsen's Human Embryology
- 5th Edition - October 16, 2014
- Latest edition
- Authors: Gary C. Schoenwolf, Steven B. Bleyl, Philip R. Brauer, Philippa H. Francis-West
- Language: English
2015 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Basic and Clinical Sciences Category!Larsen's Human Embryology works as a well-organized, straightforward guide to this highly comp… Read more
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Description
Description
2015 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Basic and Clinical Sciences Category!Larsen's Human Embryology works as a well-organized, straightforward guide to this highly complex subject, placing an emphasis on the clinical application of embryology and presenting it in an easily digestible manner. Ideal for visual students, this updated medical textbook includes a superior art program, brand-new online animations, and high-quality images throughout; clear descriptions and explanations of human embryonic development, based on all of the most up-to-date scientific discoveries and understanding, keep you abreast of the latest knowledge in the field.
Key features
Key features
- Take advantage of the most current advances in molecular biology and genetics.
- Review the material in a flexible manner that meets your specific needs thanks to a user-friendly design.
Readership
Readership
Graduate students in developmental biology
Table of contents
Table of contents
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 a 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 Urinary System
16 Development of the Reproductive System
17 Development of the Pharyngeal Apparatus and Face
18 Development of the Ears
19 Development of the Eyes
20 Development of the Limbs
Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: December 10, 2014
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
GS
Gary C. Schoenwolf
SB
Steven B. Bleyl
PB
Philip R. Brauer
PF