Moore-Persaud: THE DEVELOPING HUMAN. CLINICALLY ORIENTED EMBRYOLOGY 7th Ed.- January 2003 - 74,00 € - 575 Pag. - 500 Illus.

 
This bestselling resource comprehensively covers human embryology and teratology, presenting all of the complex clinical and scientific concepts in an engaging, lucid, and practical way. Completely revised and updated, the New Edition emphasises the clinical aspects throughout by using a wealth of case studies, clinical correlations, and hundreds of outstanding illustrations.  
 
Turn this textbook for an easy to read, in-depth account of every aspect of human development, both normal and abnormal.  
What's New
  • Integrates the molecular aspects of embryonic development, including information on stem cells homeobox genes gamete formation regulation control and the molecules/receptors involved gene activity and expression and more.
  • Includes illustrations of new diagnostic procedures, including sonographs, MRIs, electron micrographs, 3D images, and clinical photographs.
  • Includes the new terminology developed for embryology-the Terminoligica Embryologica.
  • Presents completely revised and updated Clinically Oriented Questions and Answers .
  • Has been reviewed by leading geneticists and paediatricians to ensure that all of the information reflects the realities of clinical practice.
  • Features a wealth of clinical case studies-and hundreds of colour photgraphs-enabling readers to relate what they are learning to clinical practice.
  • Contains a chapter on birth defects that can be used as a "mini textbook" on the subject.
Contents
  1. Introduction to the Developing Human
  2. The Beginning of Human Development: The First Week
  3. Formation of Bilaminar Embryonic Discs and Chorionic Sac: The Second Week
  4. Formation of Germ Layers and Early Tissue and Organ Differentiation: The Third Week
  5. Organogenetic Period: The Fourth to Eighth Weeks
  6. The Fetal Period: Ninth Week to Birth
  7. Placenta and Fetal Membranes
  8. Human Birth Defects
  9. Body Cavities, Mesenteries, and Diaphragm
  10. The Pharyngeal (Branchial) Apparatus
  11. The Respiratory System
  12. The Digestive System
  13. The Urogenital System
  14. The Cardiovascular System
  15. The Skeletal System
  16. The Muscular System
  17. The Limbs
  18. The Nervous System
  19. The Eye and Ear
  20. The Integumentray System
  21. Appendices: Timetable of Human Prenatal Development-1 to 6 weeks * Timetable of Human Prenatal Development-7 to 38 weeks * Critical Periods in Human Development

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