
Textbook of Clinical Embryology, 3rd Edition
- 3rd Edition - September 4, 2022
- Latest edition
- Author: Vishram Singh
- Language: English
The third edition of this book is thoroughly updated in accordance with the competency-based curriculum as per guidelines of National Medical Commission. Following the recent tr… Read more
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The third edition of this book is thoroughly updated in accordance with the competency-based curriculum as per guidelines of National Medical Commission. Following the recent trends in medical education, this book has been profusely illustrated and designed in simple and easy to understand language. Considering the significant developments and advances in the subject, the book provides essential and conceptual knowledge through its feature – clinical correlations.
New to This Edition
• Addition of new chapters on Basic Processes of Development and Their Molecular Regulation; Teratology/Birth Defects; Prenatal Diagnosis, and Fetal Therapy.
• Weekly organization of developmental events up to 8th week of development.
Salient Features
• Extensive revision of each chapter as per the basis on scientific advancement and subject requirement.
• Revised as per the Competency Based Undergraduate Medical Curriculum and ensured coverage of all the competencies.
• Enriched text with additional new line diagrams, clinical photographs, ultrasonographs, flowcharts, and tables to facilitate greater retention of knowledge.
• Clinical correlations integrated in the text, highlighting practical application of embryological facts have been modified extensively.
• Additional information of higher academic value presented in a simplified manner in N.B. to make it more interesting for readers.
• Embryological events relevant to prenatal diagnostic and surgical procedures are clinically correlated throughout the text.
• Patient-oriented case studies/problems, and their embryological and genetic basis are presented at the end of each chapter for
problem-based learning in clinical situations.
• Golden facts to remember are useful for the candidates appearing in various entrance examinations like PGME, USMLE, PLAB, etc.
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• Complimentary access to full e-book.
• Chapter-wise image bank.
• 47 Animations to supplement learning.
• Extensive revision of each chapter as per the basis on scientific advancement and subject requirement.
• Revised as per the Competency Based Undergraduate Medical Curriculum and ensured coverage of all the competencies.
• Enriched text with additional new line diagrams, clinical photographs, ultrasonographs, flowcharts, and tables to facilitate greater
retention of knowledge.
• Clinical correlations integrated in the text, highlighting practical application of embryological facts have been modified extensively.
• Additional information of higher academic value presented in a simplified manner in N.B. to make it more interesting for readers.
• Embryological events relevant to prenatal diagnostic and surgical procedures are clinically correlated throughout the text.
• Patient-oriented case studies/problems, and their embryological and genetic basis are presented at the end of each chapter for
problem-based learning in clinical situations.
• Golden facts to remember are useful for the candidates appearing in various entrance examinations like PGME, USMLE, PLAB, etc.
2 Basic Processes of Development and Their Molecular Regulation
3 Reproductive System, Ovarian Cycle, and Menstrual Cycle
4 Cell Division and Gametogenesis (Conversion of Germ Cells Into Male and Female Gametes)
5 First Week of Development: Fertilization, Cleavage, Blastocyst Formation, and Implantation
6 Second Week of Development: Implantation, Bilaminar Germ Disc, and Prechordal Plate
7 Third Week of Embryonic Development: Gastrulation, Primitive Streak, Notochord, Neural
Tube, Intraembryonic Mesoderm, and Somites
8 Fourth to Eighth Weeks of Embryonic Development: Organogenesis and Folding of Embryo
9 Teratology/Birth Defects, Prenatal Diagnosis, and Fetal Therapy
10 Extraembryonic Membranes, Placenta, Umbilical Cord, and Multiple Pregnancy
11 Integumentary System and Mammary Glands
12 Skeletal System, Development of Bones, Axial Skeleton, Limbs, and Joints
13 Muscular System
14 Development of Head, Neck, and Pharyngeal Apparatus
15 Development of Tongue and Thyroid Gland
16 Development of Face, Nose, and Palate
17 Development of Oral Cavity (Mouth), Salivary Glands, and Teeth
18 Digestive Tract, Foregut, Midgut, and Hindgut
19 Major Digestive Glands (Salivary Glands, Liver, and Pancreas) and Spleen
20 Respiratory System
21 Body Cavities and Diaphragm
22 Development of Heart
23 Development of Blood Vessels and Lymphatic System
24 Development of Urinary System
25 Genital System: Gonads and Genital Ducts
26 Development of Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Brain
27 Endocrine System: Pituitary, Pineal, and Adrenal Glands
28 Development of Eye and Ear
29 Medical Genetics
30 Application of Embryology in Clinical Practice
Appendix
Multiple Choice Questions
Index
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: September 4, 2022
- Language: English
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