Langman's medical embryology T W Sadler; original illustrations by Jill Leland

[Table of Contents] Part 1 Introduction to molecular regulation and signaling; Chapter 1 - Introduction to molecular regulation and signaling ; Chapter 2 - Gametogenesis : conversion of germ cells into male and female gametes; Chapter 3 -First week of development : ovulation to implantation; Chapter 4 - Second week of development : bilaminar germ disc; Chapter 5 - Third week of development : trilaminar germ disc; Chapter 6 - Third to eighth weeks : the embryonic period; Chapter 7 - Third month to birth : the fetus and placenta; Chapter 8 - Birth defects and prenatal diagnosis; Chapter 9 - Skeletal system; Chapter 10 - Muscular system. Part 2 Systems-based embryology; Chapter 11 -Body cavities; Chapter 12 - Cardiovascular system; Chapter 13 - Respiratory system; Chapter 14 - Digestive system; Chapter 15 - Urogenital system; Chapter 16 - Head and neck; Chapter 17 - Central nervous system; Chapter 18 - Ear; Chapter 19 Eye; Chapter 20 Integumentary system.

Langman's Medical Embryology covers embryology for medical, nursing, and health professions students with a strong clinical emphasis. The text is highly valued as a teaching and learning resource for its clinical correlation boxes, summaries, problems to solve, illustrations and clinical images, and clear, concise writing style—all of which make the subject matter accessible to students and relevant to instructors.