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Human embryology and developmental biology /

Carlson, Bruce M.

Human embryology and developmental biology / - 4th edition - Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier/Saunders, c2009. - xvi, 540 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

9780323053853 (pbk.)


Embryonic Development--physiology.
Fetal Development--physiology.

QM601 / .C29 2009

612.6/4

WQ 210.5

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