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Before we are born : essentials of embryology and birth defects / Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Moore, Keith L.
Contributor:
Persaud, T. V. N.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Embryology, Human.
Abnormalities, Human.
Embryology.
Abnormalities.
Medical Subjects:
Embryology.
Abnormalities.
Physical Description:
xv, 448 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Edition:
Sixth edition.
Place of Publication:
Philadelphia : Saunders, [2003]
Summary:
This highly successful resource distills all of the most essential information of human embryology and teratology from THE DEVELOPING HUMAN: CLINICALLY ORIENTED EMBRYOLOGY, 7th Edition presenting the crucial clinical and scientific concepts in an easy-to-use format. Completely revised and updated, the 6th Edition emphasizes the clinical aspects throughout by using clinical correlations as well as hundreds of outstanding illustrations.
Contents:
Importance of and Advances in Embryology 2
2 Human Reproduction 9
Reproductive Organs 10
Gametogenesis 13
Female Reproductive Cycles 19
Transportation of Gametes 24
Maturation of Sperms 24
Viability of Gametes 26
3 The First Week of Human Development 27
Fertilization 28
Cleavage of the Zygote 31
Formation of the Blastocyst 31
4 The Second Week of Human Development 37
Continuation of Embryonic Development 38
Development of the Chorionic Sac 41
Implantation Sites of the Blastocyst 42
5 The Third Week of Human Development 45
Gastrulation: Formation of Germ Layers 46
Neurulation: Formation of Neural Tube 53
Development of Somites 53
Development of the Intraembryonic Coelom 56
Early Development of the Cardiovascular System 56
Development of Chorionic Villi 57
6 Organogenetic Period: Human Development During Weeks Four to Eight 61
Folding of the Embryo 62
Germ Layer Derivatives 62
Control of Embryonic Development 66
Highlights of Development in Weeks Four to Eight 67
Estimation of Embryonic Age 75
7 Fetal Period: Ninth Week to Birth 77
Estimation of Fetal Age 78
Highlights of the Fetal Period 79
Expected Date of Delivery 83
Factors Influencing Fetal Growth 83
Procedures for Assessing Fetal Status 85
Summary of the Fetal Period 87
8 The Placenta and Fetal Membranes 89
The Placenta 90
Parturition (Childbirth) 99
Amnion and Amniotic Fluid 105
Yolk Sac 108
Allantois 110
Multiple Pregnancies 110
9 Human Birth Defects 117
Teratology: The Study of Abnormal Development 118
Anomalies Caused by Genetic Factors 119
Anomalies Caused by Environmental Factors 127
Anomalies Caused by Multifactorial Inheritance 137
10 Body Cavities, Mesenteries, and Diaphragm 139
The Embryonic Body Cavity 140
Development of the Diaphragm 145
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 147
11 The Pharyngeal Apparatus 151
Pharyngeal Arches 152
Pharyngeal Pouches 159
Pharyngeal Grooves 161
Pharyngeal Membranes 162
Development of the Thyroid Gland 166
Development of the Tongue 167
Development of the Salivary Glands 171
Development of the Face 171
Development of the Nasal Cavities 176
Development of the Palate 178
12 The Respiratory System 189
Development of the Larynx 190
Development of the Trachea 190
Development of the Bronchi and Lungs 193
13 The Digestive System 201
The Foregut 202
Development of the Spleen 210
The Midgut 212
The Hindgut 222
14 The Urogenital System 229
Development of the Urinary System 230
Development of the Suprarenal Glands 243
Development of the Genital System 243
Development of the Inguinal Canals 256
15 The Cardiovascular System 263
Early Development of the Heart and Vessels 264
Further Development of the Heart 268
Anomalies of the Heart and Great Vessels 284
Aortic Arch Derivatives 291
Aortic Arch Anomalies 293
Fetal and Neonatal Circulations 295
Development of the Lymphatic System 299
16 The Skeletal System 305
Development of Bone and Cartilage 306
Development of Joints 308
Development of the Axial Skeleton 310
Development of the Appendicular Skeleton 317
17 The Muscular System 323
Development of Skeletal Muscle 324
Development of Smooth Muscle 327
Development of Cardiac Muscle 327
18 The Limbs 329
Early Stages of Limb Development 330
Final Stages of Limb Development 330
Cutaneous Innervation of the Limbs 332
Blood Supply to the Limbs 334
Anomalies of Limbs 334
19 The Nervous System 343
Origin of the Nervous System 344
Development of the Spinal Cord 344
Congenital Anomalies of the Spinal Cord 350
Development of the Brain 352
Congenital Anomalies of the Brain 362
Development of the Peripheral Nervous System 366
Development of the Autonomic Nervous System 369
20 The Eye and Ear 371
Development of the Eye and Related Structures 372
Development of the Ear 380
21 The Integumentary System 387
Development of the Skin 388
Development of the Hair 389
Development of the Nails 391
Development of the Mammary Glands 392
Development of the Teeth 393.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-408) and index.
ISBN:
072169408X
OCLC:
49526918

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