includes index and appendix.

Content: General embryology: Embryology: Old and new frontiers and an introduction to molecular regulation and signaling -- Gametogenesis: Conversion of germ cells into male and female gametes -- First week of development: Ovulation to implantation -- Second week of development: Bilaminar germ disc -- Third week of development: Trilaminar germ disc -- Third to eighth weeks: The embryonic period -- Third month to birth: the fetus and placenta -- Birth defects and parental diagnosis -- Systems-based embryology: Skeletal system -- Muscular system -- Body cavities -- Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Digestive system -- Urogenital system -- Head and neck -- Central nervous system -- Ear -- Eye -- Integumentary system.`