Larsen's Human Embryology Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 6th Edition
Key Features
- Contains new information on gene editing via CRISPr technology, organoids and the study of human disease, transcription factors and signaling pathways, and single cell sequencing.
- Includes clinical scenarios that describe prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human birth defects and disease.
- Features a superior art program, online animations, and high-quality drawings and photographs throughout-ideal for today's visual learners.
- Includes a strong clinical emphasis through the use of Clinical Tasters, Embryology in Practice, and In the Clinic sections.
- Provides additional information on mechanisms of development and research approaches and strategies to establish these mechanisms with In the Research Lab sections.
- Begins each chapter with an overview of main points as well as a graphical summary, with key terms listed in bold type.
- Covers the embryology information that today's medical students need to know for Board exams, clinics, and more, in a readable, straightforward manner.
ISBN | 9780323696869 |
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Product Format | Ebook |
Publication Date | 2021 |
Author Information | By Gary C. Schoenwolf, PhD, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah; Steven B. Bleyl, MD, PhD, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah; Philip R. Brauer, PhD, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska and Philippa H. Francis-West, PhD, King's College London Dental Institute, London, United Kingdom |
Table of Content | Introduction Chapter 1 Gametogenesis, Fertilization, and First Week Chapter 2 Second Week: Becoming Bilaminar and Fully Implanting Chapter 3 Third Week: Becoming Trilaminar and Establishing Body Axes Chapter 4 Fourth Week: Forming the Embryo Chapter 5 Principles and Mechanisms of Morphogenesis and Dysmorphogenesis Chapter 6 Fetal Development and the Fetus as a Patient Chapter 7 Development of the Skin and Its Derivatives Chapter 8 Development of the Musculoskeletal System Chapter 9 Development of the Central Nervous System Chapter 10 Development of the Peripheral Nervous System Chapter 11 Development of the Respiratory System and Body Cavities Chapter 12 Development of the Heart Chapter 13 Development of the Vasculature Chapter 14 Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter 15 Development of the Urinary System Chapter 16 Development of the Reproductive System Chapter 17 Development of the Pharyngeal Apparatus and Face Chapter 18 Development of the Ears Chapter 19 Development of the Eyes Chapter 20 Development of the Limbs Figure Credits |
Publication Date | 05-03-2021 |
Pages | 548 |
Trim | 276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8) |
Stock Status | In Stock |
deltacomm1code | Electronic Book |