Bruce Carlson’s Human Embryology and Developmental Biology is one of the most detailed texts available for those who want to truly understand both the morphological and molecular aspects of human embryological development.

Fully updated in its seventh edition, the book provides a thorough grounding in all aspects of embryology. It presents in detail the molecular and cellular basis for embryological processes, from early development through to development of body systems. It covers examples of congenital malformations and their underlying mechanisms, and comes complete with clinical vignettes and review questions to support learning.

Carlson’s Human Embryology and Developmental Biology book will suit medical and science students taking embryology courses as well as scientists and clinicians who find themselves returning to this topic throughout their careers.

• Clear and consistent writing style – highly readable and well-focused
• Extensively illustrated to demystify complex topics
• Good selection of original photographs of congenital anomalies to assist with identification
• Review questions and suggested readings for further learning
• Series of animations of complex embryological processes to accompany the text explanations
• Clinical correlation boxes, vignettes and summary boxes for quick revision
• An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
• Many new drawings and photographs
• Thoroughly updated with recent research to advance understanding
• Expanded treatment of newly understood molecular pathways.
• Major updates on gametes, body axis formation, placental pathology, adipose tissue, intestinal and facial development

Review

In-depth insight into the intricate processes of human development in the womb

Contents

۱. Getting Ready for Pregnancy۲. Transport of Gametes and Fertilization۳. Molecular Basis of and Genetic Methods for Studying Embryonic Development۴. Cleavage and Implantation۵. Formation of Germ Layers and Early Derivatives۶. Establishment of the Basic Embryonic Body Plan۷. Placenta and Extraembryonic Membranes۸. Developmental Disorders : Causes, Mechanisms, and Patterns۹. Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems۱۰. Limb Development۱۱. Nervous System۱۲. Neural Crest۱۳. Sense Organs۱۴. Head and Neck۱۵. Digestive and Respiratory Systems and Body Cavities۱۶. Urogenital System۱۷. Cardiovascular System۱۸. Fetal Period and Birth

Video Contents

۱. Gamete transport and Fertilization۲. Cleavage and Blastocyst formation۳. Implantation۴. Gastrulation۵. Folding of the Embryo۶. Formation of the Body Cavities and Diaphragm۷. Development of the Pharyngeal Area of the Embryo۸. Face and Palate۹. Development of the Trachea, Bronchi and lungs۱۰. Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract۱۱. Formation of the Urinary System۱۲. Development of the Reproductive System۱۳. Development of the Heart۱۴. Development of the Vascular System۱۵. Limb Development۱۶. Neurulation timeline۱۷. Structures of the Mature Eye۱۸. Development of the Ears

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