Embryology at a glance

This brand new title provides a highly illustrated introduction to key embryological concepts, with concise, memorable descriptions of major embryological developments. Embryology at a Glance introduces the basic principles of human development, from mitosis and meiosis, and walks you through the primary formation of each body system, with coverage of the continued development of the respiratory and vascular systems during the foetal and neonatal periods. Fully geared towards the medical school curriculum the coverage of major steps in human development allows a better understanding of adult anatomy, development associated conditions, congenital abnormalities and their treatments. Embryology at a Glance: Features full colour photographs and illustrations, including 3-dimensional illustrations where appropriate, and full labels. Offers ‘one-stop' coverage of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, reproductive, urinary, endocrine and digestive systems. Highlights clinical correlations throughout. Includes timelines so you won't lose sight of the temporal aspect of embryology. Includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Extended Matching questions (EMQs) for revision and review.

Preface

Timeline

Part 1 Early development

1 Embryology in medicine

2 Language of embryology

3 Introduction to development

4 Embyonic and foetal periods

5 Mitosis

6 Meiosis

7 Spermatogenesis

8 Oogenesis

9 Fertilisation

10 From Zygote to Blastocyst

11 Implantation

12 Placenta

13 Gastrulation

14 Germ layers

15 Neurulation

16 Neural crest cells

17 Body cavities

18 Folding of the embryo

19 Segmentation

20 Somites

Part 2 Systems development

21 Skeletal system: ossification

22 Skeletal system

23 Muscular system

24 Muscular system: limbs

25 Circulatory system: heart tube

26 Circulatory system: heart chambers

27 Circulatory system: blood vessels

28 Circulatory system: embryonic veins

29 Circulatory system:changes at birth

30 Respiratory system

31 Digestive system: gastrointestinal tract

32 Digestive System: associated organs

33 Digestive system: congenital anomalies

34 Urinary system

35 Reproductive system: ducts and genitalia

36 Reproductive system: gonads

37 Endocrine system

38 Head and neck: arch I

39 Head and neck: arch II

40 Head and neck: arch III

41 Head and neck: arches IV-VI

42 Central nervous system

43 Peripheral nervous system

44 The ear

45 The eye

Part 3 Self assessment

MCQs

EMQs

Answers

Glossary

Index