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Carlson, Bruce M.

Human embryology and developmental biology / Bruce M. Carlson. - 3rd edition - St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby, c2004. - xv, 527 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Part. I. Early Development and the Fetal-Maternal Relationship.
1. Getting Ready for Pregnancy.
2. Transport of Gametes and Fertilization.
3. Cleavage and Implantation.
4. Molecular basis for embryonic development
5. Formation of Germ Layers and Early Derivatives.
6. Establishment of the Basic Embryonic Body Plan.
7. Placenta and Extraembryonic Membranes.
8. Developmental Disorders: Causes, Mechanisms, and Patterns

Part. II. Development of the Body Systems.
9. Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems.
10. Limb Development.
11. Nervous System.
12. Neural Crest.
13. Sense Organs.
14. Head and Neck.
15. Digestive and Respiratory Systems and Body Cavities.
16. Urogenital System.
17. Cardiovascular System.
18. Fetal Period and Birth

ISBN: 032303649X 9780323036498

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Embryology, Human.
Developmental biology.
Human growth.
Embryo and Fetal Development--physiology.

National Library of Medicine Call No.: QS 645 C284h 2004