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Carlson, Bruce M.

Human embryology and developmental biology / Bruce M. Carlson. - 4th ed. - Philadelphia, PA : Mosby/Elsevier, c2009. - xvi, 541 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Getting ready for pregnancy -- Transport of gametes and fertilization -- Cleavage and implantation -- Molecular basis for embryonic development -- Formation of germ layers and early derivatives -- Establishment of the basic embryonic body plan -- Placenta and extraembryonic membranes -- Developmental disorders: causes, mechanisms, and patterns -- Integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems -- Limb development -- Nervous system -- Neural crest -- Sense organs -- Head and neck -- Digestive and respiratory systems and body cavities -- Urogenital system -- Cardiovascular system -- Fetal period and birth.

ISBN: 9780323053853 0323053858

LCCN: 2008010944

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101468079 DNLM

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Embryology, Human.
Developmental biology.
Human growth.
Embryonic Development--physiology.
Fetal Development--physiology.

LC Class. No.: QM 601 / .C29 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 612.6/4

National Library of Medicine Call No.: 2009 B-611 WQ 210.5 / C284h 2009