As the study of embryology continues to be integrated with a range of disciplines, Before We Are Born remains the ideal solution for students who need to quickly learn the basics. Fully updated by the world’s foremost embryologists, this medical reference book provides concise guidance on human embryology at every stage of development, utilizing rich illustrations and photographs designed to further explain content.
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<li>Understand all of the latest advances in embryology</li>, including normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development. <li>
See how discoveries in molecular biology have affected clinical practice, including the development of sophisticated new techniques such as recumbent DNA technology and stem cell manipulation. </li>
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Prepare for the USMLE Step 1 with clinical case presentations, highlighted in special boxes, which demonstrate how embryology concepts relate to clinical practice.</li>
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<li>Quickly review just the embryology information you need to know, </li>masterfully distilled from the popular book The Developing Human, written by the same author team. <li>
Understand the complex concepts inherent in embryology with help from streamlined content, didactic illustrations, and clinical photos. </li>
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Test your knowledge with brand-new review questions at the end of each chapter.</li>
<li>Searchable, portable, shareable, and perpetual, this Student Consult title offers enhanced features that allow you to interact with your content like never before.
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Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects

Medical Books

Persaud MD PhD DSc FRCPath (Lond.) FAAA, T. V. N.

Torchia MSc PhD, Mark G.

Moore BA MSc PhD DSc FIAC FRSM FAAA, Keith L.

Basic Sciences

Saunders

As the study of embryology continues to be integrated with a range of disciplines, Before We Are Born remains the ideal solution for students who need to quickly learn the basics. Fully updated by the world’s foremost embryologists, this medical reference book provides concise guidance on human embryology at every stage of development, utilizing rich illustrations and photographs designed to further explain content.Understand all of the latest advances in embryology, including normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development. See how discoveries in molecular biology have affected clinical practice, including the development of sophisticated new techniques such as recumbent DNA technology and stem cell manipulation. Prepare for the USMLE Step 1 with clinical case presentations, highlighted in special boxes, which demonstrate how embryology concepts relate to clinical practice.Quickly review just the embryology information you need to know, masterfully distilled from the popular book The Developing Human, written by the same author team. Understand the complex concepts inherent in embryology with help from streamlined content, didactic illustrations, and clinical photos. Test your knowledge with brand-new review questions at the end of each chapter.Searchable, portable, shareable, and perpetual, this Student Consult title offers enhanced features that allow you to interact with your content like never before.

Before We Are Born - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card): Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects

Persaud MD PhD DSc FRCPath (Lond.), T. V. N.

Before We Are Born Elsevier eBook on Intel Education Study (Retail Access Card): Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects

Written by some of the world's most famous anatomists, the 10th edition of I The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology continues to present medical students with a comprehensive and easily digestible review of this complex topic. Clearly written and well-structured descriptions include just the information thats needed, while nearly 600 illustrations help provide a clinically oriented guide to human development, utilizing a week-by-week and stage-by-stage approach to describe fetal organ and system development. "..a well composed text for a good understanding of human development in the context of current state of knowledge of biomedical sciences." Reviewed by Dr. Neel Kamal on behalf of BACCH Newsletter, June 2015Review questions and answers at the end of each chapter allow for effective exam preparation.Covers the latest advances in embryology, including normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development.Details how discoveries in molecular biology have affected clinical practice, including the development of sophisticated new techniques such as recumbent DNA technology and stem cell manipulation.Clinical case presentations, highlighted in special boxes, demonstrate how embryology concepts relate to clinical practice and are ideal for preparing for the USMLE Step 1.Three-dimensional animations ― 2 new to this edition ― help visual learners understand the subjects as discussed in the book as a whole. New and thoroughly revised assessment questions by Mark Torchia.Presents an authoritative description of human embryology through all stages of development.Rich illustrations correspond to the text to enhance comprehension.Student Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices.

The Developing Human Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card): Clinically Oriented Embryology

Covering the essentials of normal and abnormal human development for students in a variety of health science disciplines, Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects, 10th Edition, reflects new research findings and current clinical practice through concise text and abundant illustrations. This edition has been fully updated by the world’s foremost embryologists and is based on the popular text, The Developing Human, written by the same author team. It provides an easily accessible understanding of all of the latest advances in embryology, including normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development. 
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<li>Features streamlined content throughout, numerous photographs of common clinical cases and embryological explanations, didactic illustrations, and nearly 700 USMLE-style questions with full answers and explanations to help prepare for professional exams.</li> <li>Includes interactive clinical cases in every chapter that make important connections between human development and clinical practice―ideal for preparing for USMLE Step 1.</li> <li>Features access to 18 full-color, expertly narrated animations that guide students through key concepts in learning the complexities of embryologic development.</li> <li>Includes many new color photographs, new diagnostic images (3D ultrasound, CT scans, and MR images), an updated teratology section, revised and highlighted information on molecular aspects of developmental biology, and new information on the cellular and molecular basis of embryonic development.</li> <li>Follows the official international list of embryological terms (Terminologia Embryonica, 2013).</li> <li>Enhanced</li> eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.</ul>

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. BONUS online features such as multiple-choice questions and narrated animations further support student success.
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<li>Guides readers month by month and stage by stage through embryo and fetal organ and systems development, using full-color photographs of clinical cases, relevant modern medical imaging, and numerous high-quality supportive figures.
</li> <li>Includes many new 3D HD color rendered images of embryos and fetuses, as well as 3D reconstructions of whole embryos.</li> <li>Provides clinically-oriented problems for each chapter, with corresponding answers and explanations designed to facilitate discussion and learning. In addition, multiple-choice questions and answers are available online for supportive self-assessment.</li> <li>Features 18 exceptional color animations, now with narration, to help students as they explore and learn the complexity of embryological development.</li> <li>Provides the knowledge base needed for today’s examinations, including USMLE Step 1, as well as for future clinical practice.</li> <li>Thoroughly updated information includes new annotations on fundamental molecular events during embryogenesis, now required for many professional examinations.</li> <li>Includes enhanced clinical material in all chapters, with updated tables, Clinical Case highlights and a critical chapter on common signalling pathways during development that covers gene editing (CRISPR/Cas9), induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS), a revision of the sonic hedgehog signalling pathway; and more.</li> <li>Details how molecular biology has affected clinical practice, including techniques such as recumbent DNA technology and stem cell manipulation.</li> <li>Includes an Enhanced eBook version with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.</li>
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The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology

Written by the authors of the renowned embryology textbooks The Developing Human and Before We Are Born, Concise Clinical Embryology: An Integrated, Case-Based Approach offers essential, high-yield information and high-quality clinical cases to illustrate key principles of embryology and their relevance to everyday practice. Ideally tailored to the needs of today's medical students and medical courses, this concise text clearly explains how embryology relates to other medical disciplines and its importance in safe, effective clinical practice. Abundant illustrations throughout help you grasp highly visual concepts quickly and easily. <ul> <li>Provides easily digestible, clinically oriented coverage of human development, establishing key principles in a week-by-week, stage-by-stage approach, before moving on to fetal organ development by body system.</li> <li>Includes clinical cases and follow-up questions in each chapter that help relate key principles to everyday practice, aid in problem-based learning, and offer review for exam preparation.</li> <li>Covers the latest advances in embryology, including normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development.</li> <li>Contains superb illustrations from cover to cover, including diagnostic images, full color figures, histology, and more.</li> <li>Summarizes molecular biology highlights throughout the text.</li> <li>Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access 18 3D animations with expert commentary, plus all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.</li> </ul>

Concise Clinical Embryology: an Integrated, Case-Based Approach

Elsevier

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Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects

Before We Are Born - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card): Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects

Before We Are Born Elsevier eBook on Intel Education Study (Retail Access Card): Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects

The Developing Human Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card): Clinically Oriented Embryology

Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects

The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology

Concise Clinical Embryology: an Integrated, Case-Based Approach

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Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects

The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology