Review of medical embryology / Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moore, Keith L.

Contributor:

Persaud, T. V. N.

Moore, Keith L.

Isaac Norris Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Embryology, Human--Examinations, questions, etc.

Embryology, Human.

Embryology, Human--Outlines, syllabi, etc.

Embryology.

Medical Subjects:

Embryology.

Genre:

Examinations.

Outlines and syllabi.

Physical Description:

xii, 168 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Pa. : Saunders, [2003]

Summary:

Completely revised and updated, this comprehensive collection of multiple-choice questions reviews the clinical applications of human embryology and teratology. The manual is designed for use with Moore & Persuad's THE DEVELOPING HUMAN: CLINICALLY ORIENTED EMBRYOLOGY and BEFORE WE ARE BORN: ESSENTIALS OF EMBRYOLOGY AND BIRTH DEFECTS. Provides easy access to key information for classroom study, self-evaluation, and USMLE Step 1 preparation for all board-tested topics. Presents succinct rationales for each question so readers can effectively review and understand the subject matter. Includes a comprehensive sample exam that parallels the USMLE, enabling students to sharpen their test-taking skills. Features a wealth of new and revised questions, as well as clinical vignettes, that emphasize critical thinking over memorization of facts. Includes learning objectives in each chapter to keeps readers focused.

Contents:

2 The Beginning of Human Development 5

3 Formation of Bilaminar Embryonic Disc and Chorionic Sac 13

4 Formation of Germ Layers and Early Tissue and Organ Differentiation 21

5 Organogenetic Period: The Fourth to Eighth Weeks 29

6 Fetal Period 37

7 Placenta and Fetal Membranes 45

8 Human Birth Defects 55

9 Body Cavities, Mesenteries, and Diaphragm 63

10 Pharyngeal Apparatus 71

11 Respiratory System 81

12 Digestive System 89

13 Urogenital System 99

14 Cardiovascular System 113

15 Skeletal and Muscular Systems 121

16 Limbs 129

17 Nervous System 133

18 Eye and Ear 143

19 Integumentary System 153.

Notes:

Companion vol. to: The Developing Human: Clinical Oriented Embryology. 7th ed. and Before We are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects. 6th ed.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Isaac Norris Library Fund.

Related Work:

Moore, Keith L. Developing human. 7th ed.

Moore, Keith L. Before we are born. 6th ed.

ISBN:

0721601316

OCLC:

49512737