Embryology at a Glance

Embryology at a Glance is a highly illustrated and innovative introduction to key embryological concepts, with concise, memorable descriptions of major embryological developments. This new edition covers the basic principles of human development, from mitosis and meiosis, before exploring the primary formation of each body system, including the development of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, digestive, reproductive, and nervous systems during the foetal and neonatal periods. 

Key features include:
 New chapters on cell signalling genes, stem cells, and antenatal screening for common congenital and genetic defects
 Full colour photographs and illustrations
 Links to clinical practice highlighted throughout
 Timelines of each developmental stage
 MCQs and EMQs for revision and review
A companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/embryology featuring 15 brand new animations, and podcasts to help clearly explain the processes that occur during development. An additional instructor resource contains an image bank of all the figures from the book to aid teaching this fascinating area

Embryology at a Glance provides the perfect alternative to the overwhelming detail seen in conventional embryology texts. It provides just the right level of detail on embryology and congenital abnormalities for all medical students and health professionals to develop a thorough understanding of human development and its implications for clinical practice.

Preface

Acknowledgements

List of abbreviations

Timeline

About the companion website

Part 1 Early development

1 Embryology in medicine

2 Language of embryology

3 Introduction to development

4 Cell signalling genes

5 Embryonic and foetal periods

6 Mitosis

7 Meiosis

8 Spermatogenesis

9 Oogenesis

10 Fertilisation

11 From zygote to blastocyst

12 Implantation

13 Placenta

14 Gastrulation

15 Germ layers

16 Stem cells

17 Neurulation

18 Neural crest cells

19 Body cavities (embryonic)

20 Folding of the embryo

21 Segmentation

22 Somites

Part 2 Systems development

23 Skeletal system (ossification)

24 Skeletal system

25 Muscular system

26 Musculoskeletal system: limbs

27 Circulatory system: heart tube

28 Circulatory system: heart chambers

29 Circulatory system: blood vessels

30 Circulatory system: embryonic veins

31 Circulatory system: changes at birth

32 Respiratory system

33 Digestive system: gastrointestinal tract

34 Digestive system: associated organs

35 Digestive system: congenital anomalies

36 Urinary system

37 Reproductive system: ducts and genitalia

38 Reproductive system: gonads

39 Endocrine system

40 Head and neck: arch I

41 Head and neck: arch II

42 Head and neck: arch III

43 Head and neck: arches IV VI

44 Central nervous system

45 Peripheral nervous system

46 The ear

47 The eye

48 Antenatal screening

MCQs

MCQ answers

EMQs

EMQ answers

Glossary

Index