Embryology Explained: A Comprehensive Textbook for Medical Students & Residents, 2nd Edition

Embryology Explained is an essential guide for medical students and residents, enriched with original illustrations by Dr Thomas Newman that navigate the complexities of embryonic development. Structured methodically, the textbook breaks down embryogenesis with clarity and precision. Each chapter is organised into four main sections – embryology, clinical relevance, molecular details, and key points – allowing learners to efficiently review and connect the material with their specific academic and exam requirements. Tailored specifically to address the components of embryology emphasised in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical examinations, this book serves as an invaluable tool for exam preparation. It distinguishes itself from existing texts by shedding the common overly detailed approach and instead highlights the practical clinical applications of embryology, making it more pertinent and accessible for medical students and residents. It is an easy-to-read and comprehensive textbook that will explain embryology for you!

Περιεχόμενα:

1 Basic Concepts  2 Sperm & Egg Formation  3 Fertilisation & Implantation  4 Gastrulation & Axes  5 Segmentation & Folding  6 Neurulation & Brain Development  7 Craniofacial Development  8 Ear & Nose Development  9 Heart & Vessel Development  10 Limb Development  11 Bone Development  12 Foregut: Lung & Diaphragm  13 Foregut: Oesophagus & Stomach  14 Foregut: Hepatobiliary & Pancreas  15 Midgut Development  16 Mesoderm: Spleen & Urinary  17 Hindgut & Bladder Development  18 Internal & External Genitalia