The developing human : clinically oriented embryology / created by Keith L. Moore, BA, MSc, PhD, DSc (OSU), DSc (WU), FIAC, FRSM, FAAA, Professor Emeritus, Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, Former Professor and Chair, Department of Anatomy, and Associate Dean for Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Former Professor and Head of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, T.V.N. (Vid) Persaud, MD, PhD, DSc, FRCPath (Lond.), FAAA, Professor Emeritus and Former Head, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science, Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Part-time Professor of Anatomy, St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies, Mark G. Torchia, MSc, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery; Associate Professor, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Executive Director, Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, Vice-Provost (Teaching and Learning) University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to human development First week of human development Second week of human development Third week of human development Fourth to eighth weeks of human development Fetal period : ninth week to birth Placenta and fetal membranes Body cavities, mesenteries, and diaphragm Pharyngeal apparatus, face, and neck Respiratory system Alimentary system Urogenital system Cardiovascular system Skeletal system Muscular system Development of limbs Nervous system Development of eyes and ears Integumentary system Human birth defects Common signaling pathways used during development Discussion of clinically oriented problems

"Extensively revised to incorporate recent research and current clinical practice, The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 11th Edition, covers all aspects of normal and abnormal embryonic and fetal development. In a clear, concise manner and lavishly illustrated throughout, this textbook is designed to successfully meet the needs of medical and health sciences profession students, as well as those in graduate programs. It provides an easy-to-digest, comprehensive review of what can be a complex and challenging subject"--Publisher's description