Human Embryology and Developmental Biology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access

Human Embryology and Developmental Biology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access

<p>Completely revised from cover to cover, <i>Human Embryology and Developmental Biology, 6th Edition</i>, helps you <b>master complex concepts on every aspect of normal and abnormal human development.</b> Dr. Bruce M. Carlson provides <b>authoritative, readable coverage</b> 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.</p><ul><li>Features an <b>extensive, full-color illustration program</b>, with hundreds of superb clinical photos and embryological drawings – <b>more than 50 new to this edition</b>.</li><li>Presents information in an <b>integrated, easy-to-follow manner</b>, incorporating molecular, experimental, and morphological material into each relevant area of the text.</li><li>Includes numerous <b>new, high-quality photos</b> of congenital malformations.</li><li>Provides <b>major updates to many topics</b>, including neuroembryology, early embryology, fetal imaging techniques, somite formation, and craniofacial development.</li><li>Newly added <b>series of animations</b> for visualization of complex embryological processes.</li><li>Offers helpful <b>bonus material online</b>, including the animations, there is also self-assessment questions, up-to-date references, and much more.</li><li>Helps you understand the molecular basis of embryology, including the processes of branching and folding - essential knowledge for determining the root of many abnormalities.</li><li>Features <b>clinical vignettes</b> and <b>Clinical Correlations boxes</b> to help you better understand the clinical manifestations of developmental abnormalities.</li><li><b>Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.</b> Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.</li></ul>