Langman's Medical Embryology

by Sadler, T. W.; Langman, Jan

• ISBN13: 9780781743105
• ISBN10: 0781743109
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

Summary

%F%irst published in 1963, this comprehensive text on embryology has long been respected for its scientific authority, pedagogy, and clinical relevance to medical education. Known for its outstanding illustrations and clear and concise writing, the text covers almost all aspects of embryology that would be of interest to medical students and their instructors. The Ninth Edition follows the organization of previous editions, first structured by chronology and then by system. New to this edition are 30 additional illustrations and clinical images, as well as a chapter on prenatal diagnosis and birth defects. Also included is Simbryo, an electronic supplement consisting of Flash animation showing the evolution of early embryonic development.

Table of Contents

General Embryology	p. 1
Gametogenesis: Conversion of Germ Cells Into Male and Female Gametes	p. 3
First Week of Development: Ovulation to Implantation	p. 31
Second Week of Development: Bilaminar Germ Disc	p. 51
Third Week of Development: Trilaminar Germ Disc	p. 65
Third to Eighth Week: The Embryonic Period	p. 87
Third Month to Birth: The Fetus and Placenta	p. 117
Birth Defects and Prenatal Diagnosis	p. 149
Special Embryology	p. 169
Skeletal System	p. 171
Muscular System	p. 199
Body Cavities	p. 211
Cardiovascular System	p. 223
Respiratory System	p. 275
Digestive System	p. 285
Urogenital System	p. 321
Head and Neck	p. 363
Ear	p. 403
Eye	p. 415
Integumentary System	p. 427
Central Nervous System	p. 433
Appendix	p. 483
Answers to Problems	p. 485
Figure Credits	p. 499
Index	p. 507
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