The Developing Human E-Book

Clinically Oriented Embryology

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Medical Science, Embryology

• Author: Keith L. Moore, BA, MSc, PhD, DSc, FIAC, FRSM, FAAA, T. V. N. Persaud, MD, PhD, DSc, FRCPath (Lond.), FAAA, Mark G. Torchia, MSc, PhD
• ISBN: 9780323313483
• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
• Publication: April 6, 2015
• Imprint: Saunders
• Language: English

Written by some of the world's most famous anatomists, the 10th edition of The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology continues to present medical students with a comprehensive and easily digestible review of this complex topic. Clearly written and well-structured descriptions include just the information that’s needed, while nearly 600 illustrations help provide a clinically oriented guide to human development, utilizing a week-by-week and stage-by-stage approach to describe fetal organ and system development. 

• Review questions and answers at the end of each chapter allow for effective exam preparation.

• Covers the latest advances in embryology, including normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development.

• Details how discoveries in molecular biology have affected clinical practice, including the development of sophisticated new techniques such as recumbent DNA technology and stem cell manipulation.

• Clinical case presentations, highlighted in special boxes, demonstrate how embryology concepts relate to clinical practice and are ideal for preparing for the USMLE Step 1.

• Three-dimensional animations — 2 new to this edition — help visual learners understand the subjects as discussed in the book as a whole.

• New and thoroughly revised assessment questions by Mark Torchia.

• Presents an authoritative description of human embryology through all stages of development.

• Rich illustrations correspond to the text to enhance comprehension.

• Medicine eBook is accessible on a variety of devices.