Before we are born
Subtitle: essentials of embryology and birth defects
By: Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud ; with the collaboration of Mark G. Torchia.
Contributors: Persaud, T. V. N.; Torchia, Mark G.
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Saunders/Elsevier
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Philadelphia, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 353
ISBN-13: 9781416037057
Subjects: Embryology, Human.; Abnormalities, Human.; Embryonic Development.; Abnormalities.; Embryology -- methods.; Fetal Development.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to human embryology; title: Human reproduction; title: The first week of human development; title: The second week of human development; title: The third week of human development; title: Human development during weeks four to eight; title: Fetal period: ninth week to birth; title: Placenta and fetal membranes; title: Body cavities and mesenteries; title: Pharyngeal apparatus; title: Respiratory system; title: Alimentary or digestive system; title: The urogenital system; title: The cardiovascular system; title: The musculoskeletal system; title: The nervous system; title: The eye and ear; title: The integumentary system; title: Human birth defects.