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LARSEN'S HUMAN EMBRYOLOGY
Larsen's Human Embryology
With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
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Fourth Edition

By
Gary Schoenwolf, PhD, Professor of Neurobiology and Anatomy, Director, Children's Health Research Center, Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
Steven Bleyl, MD, PhD
Philip Brauer, BS, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Philippa Francis-West, PhD

Description
This book presents in-depth coverage of both the clinical and molecular biological aspects of human development. It examines the relationship between basic science and embryology, and describes potential clinical disorders arising out of embryologic problems. A strong clinical focus, practical design, and superb artwork?with more than 150 images new to this edition?allow for quick comprehension and easy application of the latest knowledge in this rapidly advancing field. A user-friendly design enables you to review the material in several ways, and online access to Student Consult enhances your study of the subject and exponentially boosts your reference power.

Audience
Medical students
Graduate students in developmental biology

Contents
1 Gametogenesis, Fertilization and First Week

2 Second Week: Becoming Bilaminar and Fully Implanting

3 Third Week: Becoming Trilaminar and Establishing Body Axes

4 Fourth Week: Forming the Embryo

5 Principles and Mechanisms of Morphogenesis and Dysmorphogenesis

6 Fetal Development and the Fetus as Patient

7 Development of the Skin and Its Derivatives

8 Development of the Musculoskeletal System

9 Development of the Central Nervous System

10 Development of the Peripheral Nervous System

11 Development of the Respiratory System and Body Cavities

12 Development of the Heart

13 Development of the Vasculature

14 Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract

15 Development of the Urogenital System

16 Development of the Pharyngeal Apparatus and Face

17 Development of the Ears and Eyes

18 Development of the Limbs

Index

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 712 pages, publication date: APR-2008
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-06811-9
ISBN-10: 0-443-06811-9
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE


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