| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 460 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Contents |
Developmental tables -- Part 1: Early developmental and the fetal-maternal relationship. Getting ready for pregnancy -- Transport of gametes and fertilization -- Molecular basis for embryonic development -- Cleavage and implantation -- Formation of germ layers and early derivatives -- Establishment of the basic embryonic body plan -- Placenta and extraembryonic membranes -- Developmental disorders: causes, mechanisms, and patterns -- Part 2: Development of the body systems. Integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems -- Limb development -- Nervous system -- Neural crest -- Sense organs -- Head and neck -- Digestive and respiratory systems and body cavities -- Urogenital system -- Cardiovascular system -- Fetal period and birth -- Answers to clinical vignettes and review questions |
| Summary |
"Completely revised from cover to cover, Human Embryology and Developmental Biology, 6th Edition, helps you master complex concepts on every aspect of normal and abnormal human development. Dr. Bruce M. Carlson provides authoritative, readable coverage of today's scientific knowledge in this fast-changing field, keeping you up to date with what you need to know for coursework, exams, and clinical practice"--Publisher's description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from electronic title page (ClinicalKey, viewed December 12, 2018) |
| Subject |
Embryology, Human.
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Developmental biology.
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Human growth.
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Embryonic Development -- physiology
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Embryonic and Fetal Development -- physiology
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Developmental Biology
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Developmental biology.
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Embryology, Human.
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Human growth.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kantaputra, Piranit Nik, contributor.
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| ISBN |
9780323661454 |
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0323661459 |
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