developing human
Subtitle: clinically oriented embryology
By: Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud ; with the collaboration of Mark G. Torchia.
Contributors: Persaud, T. V. N.; Torchia, Mark G.
Edition: 8th ed.
Publisher: Saunders/Elsevier
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Philadelphia, PA
Language: eng
Subjects: Embryology, Human; Abnormalities, Human; Embryology
Table of contents: title: Introduction to the developing human; title: The beginning of human development: first week; title: Formation of bilaminar embryonic disc: second week; title: Formation of germ layers and early tissue and organ differentiation: third; title: Week; title: Organogenetic period: fourth to eighth weeks; title: The fetal period: ninth week to birth; title: Placenta and fetal membranes; title: Body cavities, mesenteries, and diaphragm; title: The pharyngeal apparatus; title: The respiratory system; title: The digestive system; title: The urogenital system; title: The cardiovascular system; title: The skeletal system; title: The muscular system; title: The limbs; title: The nervous system; title: The eye and ear; title: The integumentary system; title: Congenital anatomical anomalies or human birth defects; title: Common signaling pathways used during development.