Carlson, Bruce M.

Human embryology and developmental biology / Bruce M. Carlson. - 5th ed. - Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier/Saunders, c2014. - xiii, 506 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.

9781455727940 (pbk.)

2012036372


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

QM601 / .C29 2014

612.64

WQ 210.5