Moore, Keith L.

The developing human : clinically oriented embryology / Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud ; with the collaboration of Mark G. Torchia. - 8th ed. - Philadelphia, PA : Saunders/Elsevier, c2008. - xiv, 522 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to the developing human -- The beginning of human development: first week -- Formation of bilaminar embryonic disc: second week -- Formation of germ layers and early tissue and organ differentiation: third week -- Organogenetic period: fourth to eighth weeks -- The fetal period: ninth week to birth -- the placenta and fetal membranes -- Body cavities, mesenteries, and diaphragm -- The pharyngeal apparatus -- The respiratory system -- The digestive system -- The urogenital system -- The cardiovascular system -- The skeletal system -- The muscular system -- The limbs -- The nervous system -- The eye and ear -- The integumentary system -- Congenital anatomical anomalies or human birth defects -- Common signaling pathways used during development.

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101293798 DNLM


Embryology, Human.
Abnormalities, Human.
Embryology.

QM601 / .M76 2008