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	The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 9e (DEVELOPING HUMAN (MOORE)) by: Keith L. Moore MSc PhD FIAC FRSM FAAA publisher: Saunders, published: 2011-12-05 ASIN: 1437720021 EAN: 9781437720020 sales rank: 232022 The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, by Drs. Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud, and Mark G. Torchia, delivers the world's most complete, visually rich, and clinically oriented coverage of this complex subject. Written by some of the world's most famous anatomists, it presents week-by-week and stage-by-stage views of how fetal organs and systems develop, why and when birth defects occur, and what roles the placenta and fetal membranes play in development. You can also access the complete contents online at www.studentconsult.com, along with 17 remarkable animations, downloadable illustrations, additional review questions and answers, and more. Access the full contents of the book online at www.studentconsult.com - as well as 17 remarkable animations that bring normal and abnormal embryological development to life, downloadable images, and hundreds of additional review questions and answers to test your mastery of the material. Acquire a detailed grasp of human embryology with the world's most comprehensive, richly illustrated, and clinically oriented coverage from a cadre of leading world authorities. Effectively prepare for exams with review questions and answers at the end of each chapter. 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, that demonstrate how embryology concepts relate to clinical practice.
	Permar's Oral Embryology and Microscopic Anatomy: A Textbook for Students in Dental Hygiene by: Rudy C. Melfi publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2000-04-15 ASIN: 0683306448 EAN: 9780683306446 sales rank: 349741 Now in its Tenth Edition, Permar's Oral Embryology and Microscopic Anatomy continues to provide comprehensive, yet concise coverage of embryology and histology for dental hygiene and dental assisting professions. It can also be used as an introductory text for dental students. This text begins with the basics of general histology, progresses through the development of the human embryo and fetus, and concludes with a focus on the development of the face and oral cavity. New to this edition are over 40 additional illustrations, including four-color micrographs. High-quality images of microscopic embryonic development and oral anatomy help students identify histologic structures. A new chapter regarding salivary glands includes information about remineralization, demineralization, fluoride, bacterial diseases, and HIV. Clinical aspects of oral tissue are covered to help readers expand their knowledge from basic to clinical sciences and apply fundamental principles. Suggested readings help readers find additional resources.
	Atlas of Descriptive Embryology (7th Edition) by: Gary C. Schoenwolf publisher: Benjamin Cummings, published: 2007-05-31 ASIN: 0131585606 EAN: 9780131585607 sales rank: 348570 This comprehensive, fully illustrated atlas features over 300 detailed, accurate, and fully labeled illustrations (photomicrographs, line drawings, and orientation drawings). It considers many different organisms, and features comparative embryology (i.e., gametogenesis in rat, human, cat, grasshopper, locust; development of Ascaris, sea urchin, starfish, frog, chick, and pig; and the human uterus and placenta).     Comprehensive coverage of a large variety of developing organisms exposes readers to many different developmental strategies. Over 300 high-quality photo-micrographic illustrations enable readers to quickly identify similar structures in their own specimens using side-by-side reference to the atlas. Over 50 valuable line-drawings from classical textbooks present supplemental, interpretive views of photo-micrographic illustrations to help readers understand developmental events in four-dimensions–i.e., the three dimensions of space, plus the dimensions of time. Combined glossary, synopsis of development and index are provided.   For professionals in the field of biology.
	Human Embryology and Developmental Biology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 4e by: Bruce M. Carlson MD PhD publisher: Mosby, published: 2008-11-25 ASIN: 0323053858 EAN: 9780323053853 sales rank: 598224 This thoroughly revised 4th edition offers both clear descriptions and explanations of human embryonic development based on all the most up-to-date scientific discoveries and understanding. Particular attention is paid to the fundamental aspects of molecular mechanisms in development, introducing you to major families of important developmental molecules. Clinical aspects of development are covered throughout in boxed sections of text. First-rate illustrations and Student Consult access, including online animations, complete this essential package. Integrates contemporary developmental knowledge with classical embryological understanding. Interprets complex molecular developments, to help you learn how exactly the embryo develops. Presents first-rate clinical photos and clear drawings, to help you to memorize and understand normal and abnormal development. Uses clear sections within the chapter and summaries at the end of each to help you navigate this complex subject. Includes review questions at the end of each chapter to help you assess your knowledge. Provides more coverage of molecular development to help you interpret complex information. Helps you to understand the full 3-D development of the embryo and the shapes of the developing forms using detailed animations on Student Consult. Revises the section on the development of the head, particularly useful for dental students. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.
	Lippincott's Illustrated Q&A Review of Anatomy and Embryology by: H. Wayne Lambert publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2010-07-15 ASIN: 1605473154 EAN: 9781605473154 sales rank: 207899 Lippincott's Illustrated Q&A Review of Anatomy and Embryology offers up-to-date, clinically relevant board-style questions—perfect for course review and board prep. Approximately 400 multiple-choice questions with detailed answer explanations cover frequently tested topics in anatomy and embryology, including clinical topics addressed in Moore, Clinically Oriented Anatomy and Sadler, Langman's Medical Embryology. Readers will find USMLE-style clinical vignette questions as well as content review questions. The book is heavily illustrated with anatomical images, clinical images that portray signs and symptoms, and radiological images including ultrasounds, PET scans, MRIs, CT scans, and X-rays. Online access to the questions and answers on a companion website provides flexible study options.
	Essentials of Human Embryology, 1e by: William James Larsen publisher: Churchill Livingstone, published: 1998-01-15 ASIN: 044307514X EAN: 9780443075148 sales rank: 536125 This is the condensed version of Human Embryology 2nd Edition by William J. Larsen. This consice textbook provides detailed coverage of the concepts and principles that underlie human development. The book provides a view of exciting applications that are currently in use or are on the horizon.
	The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 7e by: Keith L. Moore MSc PhD FIAC FRSM FAAA publisher: Saunders, published: 2003-01-11 ASIN: 0721694128 EAN: 9780721694122 sales rank: 206073 This best-selling resource comprehensively covers human embryology and teratology, presenting all of the complex clinical and scientific concepts in an engaging, lucid, and practical way. Completely revised and updated, the 7th Edition consistently emphasizes the clinical aspects by using a wealth of case studies, clinical correlations, and hundreds of outstanding illustrations. Features a wealth of clinical case studies-and hundreds of color photgraphs-enabling readers to relate what they are learning to clinical practice. Contains a chapter on birth defects that can be used as a "mini textbook" on the subject. Integrates the molecular aspects of embryonic development, including information on stem cells · homeobox genes · gamete formation · regulation control and the molecules/receptors involved · gene activity and expression · and more. Includes illustrations of new diagnostic procedures, including sonographs, MRIs, electron micrographs, 3D images, and clinical photographs. Includes the new terminology developed for embryology-the Terminoligica Embryologica. Presents completely revised and updated Clinically Oriented Questions and Answers based on the current requirements of the USMLE Step 1. Has been reviewed by leading geneticists and pediatricians to ensure that all of the information reflects the realities of clinical practice.
	Embryology: An Illustrated Colour Text, 2e by: Barry Mitchell BSc MSc PhD FIBMS FIBiol publisher: Churchill Livingstone, published: 2009-06-08 ASIN: 0702032255 EAN: 9780702032257 sales rank: 234396 EMBRYOLOGY provides a concise and highly illustrated text, which confines its descriptions to those that are relevant for modern undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, and similar courses in other related disciplines. An appreciation of embryology is essential to understand topological relationships in gross anatomy and to explain many congenital anomalies. Each chapter is supplemented by clinical point 'boxes' and by key revision points. Text in concise Illustrated Colour Text style, so core information on embryology can be quickly recognised and digested. Clear full colour diagrams and pictures make the embryological concepts clear and easily assimilated. Clinical boxes highlight essential points of importance to medical students.
	Basic Concepts in Embryology: A Student's Survival Guide by: Lauren Sweeney publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, published: 1997-12-01 ASIN: 0070633088 EAN: 9780070633087 sales rank: 548179 This Basic Concepts title sheds light on the most elusive concepts in embryology and does so in a concise, lively manner. The level of detail is geared directly to that which is required by students in a way which esily accesses the most relevant information. The book utilizes jargon-free language and innovative teaching techniques to promote an understanding of concepts--not just the rote memorization of facts. To further enhance comprehension, text and illustrations accompany each other on the same or facing pages.
	Human Embryology by: William J. Larsen publisher: Churchill Livingstone, published: 2001-06-08 ASIN: 0443065837 EAN: 9780443065835 sales rank: 345898 This basic textbook of human embryology covers both clinical and molecular biological aspects of human development. It offers in-depth, thorough coverage of the latest information, including separate sections in each chapter on clinical relevance and experimental studies. HUMAN EMBRYOLOGY also features a first-rate, four-color art program with superb photographs and electronmicrographs. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-655-X

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