Carlson, Bruce M.

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

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Getting ready for pregnancy -- Transport of gametes and fertilization -- Cleavage and implantation -- Molecular basic for embryonic development -- Formation of germ layer and early derivatives -- Establishment of the embryonic body plan -- Placenta and extraembryonic membranes -- Development disorder: causes,mechanism,and patterns -- Integumentary,skeletal and muscular systems -- Limb development -- Nervous system -- Neural crest -- Sense organs -- Head and neck -- Digestive and respiratory systems and body cavitives -- Urogenital system -- Cardiovascular system -- Fetal period and birth.

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Embryology, Human.
Developmental biology.
Human growth.
Embryo and Fetal Development--physiology.

QM601.C29

612.6/4

WQ 210.5 / C284h 2004