Embryology at a Glance

by Webster, Samuel; de Wreede, Rhiannon

• ISBN13: 9780470654538
• ISBN10: 0470654538
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-20
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This brand new title provides a highly illustrated introduction to key embryological concepts, with concise, memorable descriptions of major embryological developments. Embryology at a Glance introduces the basic principles of human development, from mitosis and meiosis, and walks you through the primary formation of each body system, with coverage of the continued development of the respiratory and vascular systems during the foetal and neonatal periods. Fully geared towards the medical school curriculum the coverage of major steps in human development allows a better understanding of adult anatomy, development associated conditions, congenital abnormalities and their treatments. Embryology at a Glance: Features full colour photographs and illustrations, including 3-dimensional illustrations where appropriate, and full labels Offers 'one-stop' coverage of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, reproductive, urinary, endocrine and digestive systems Highlights clinical correlations throughout Includes timelines so you won't lose sight of the temporal aspect of embryology Includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Extended Matching questions (EMQs) for revision and review A companion website, with links to the authors' own embryological and anatomical podcasts, is also available at www.wiley.com/go/embryology The clear, descriptive diagrams characteristic of the at a Glance series will help all medical students and health professionals develop an understanding of human development and its implications for clinical practice.

Author Biography

Samuel Webster is Lecturer in Anatomy & Embryology at the College of Medicine, Swansea University

Rhiannon de Wreede is Honorary Lecturer at the College of Medicine, Swansea University

Table of Contents

Preface Timeline Part 1 Early development

Embryology in medicine

Language of embryology

Introduction to development

Embyonic and foetal periods

Mitosis

Meiosis

Spermatogenesis

Oogenesis

Fertilisation

From Zygote to Blastocyst

Implantation

Placenta

Gastrulation

Germ layers

Neurulation

Neural crest cells

Body cavities

Folding of the embryo

Segmentation

Somites Part

Systems development

Skeletal system: ossification

Skeletal system

Muscular system

Muscular system: limbs

Circulatory system: heart tube

Circulatory system: heart chambers

Circulatory system: blood vessels

Circulatory system: embryonic veins

Circulatory system:changes at birth

Respiratory system

Digestive system: gastrointestinal tract

Digestive System: associated organs

Digestive system: congenital anomalies

Urinary system

Reproductive system: ducts and genitalia

Reproductive system: gonads

Endocrine system

Head and neck: arch I

Head and neck: arch II

Head and neck: arch III

Head and neck: arches IV-VI

Central nervous system

Peripheral nervous system

The ear

The eye Part

Self assessment MCQs EMQs Answers

Glossary

Index

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