The developing human : clinically oriented embryology /
T.V.N. (Vid) Persaud, Mark G. Torchia.
- Twelfth edition
- xv, 504 pages : illustrations (colour), portraits 28 cm.
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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 eight 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