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.