The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology

The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology

<p>Written by some of the world's most famous anatomists, the 10th edition of I 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.</p> <p><i>"..a well composed text for a good understanding of human development in the context of current state of knowledge of biomedical sciences."</i> <b>Reviewed by</b> Dr. Neel Kamal on behalf of BACCH Newsletter, June 2015</p><ul><b><li>Review questions and answers at the end of each chapter</b> allow for effective exam preparation.</li><li><b>Covers the latest advances in embryology</b>, including normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development.</li><li><b>Details how discoveries in molecular biology</b> have affected clinical practice, including the development of sophisticated new techniques such as recumbent DNA technology and stem cell manipulation.</li><li><b>Clinical case presentations</b>, highlighted in special boxes, demonstrate how embryology concepts relate to clinical practice and are ideal for <b>preparing for the USMLE Step 1.</li></ul></b><ul><b><li>Three-dimensional animations</b> ۥ <b>2 new to this edition</b> ۥ help visual learners understand the subjects as discussed in the book as a whole. </li><li><b>New</b> and <b>thoroughly revised</b> assessment questions by Mark Torchia.</li><li>Presents an <b>authoritative description of human embryology</b> through all stages of development.</li><li><b>Rich illustrations</b> correspond to the text to enhance comprehension.</li><li><b>Student Consult eBook version included with purchase.</b> This<b> enhanced eBook experience </b>allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices.</li></ul>