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BRS Embryology

by: Dudek, Ronald W.; Fix, James D.

BRS Embryology

by: Dudek, Ronald W.; Fix, James D.

ISBN 13:
9780781757263
ISBN 10:
0781757266
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 10/25/2004
Publisher: LWW
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Summary

BRS Embryology embodies the popular BRS format of succinct outline review of content followed by USMLE-style questions with explanations. The overall content and questions have been updated to reflect the evolving nature of the USMLE.

Preface

vii

Prefertilization Events

(8)

Sexual Reproduction

(1)

Chromosomes

(1)

Meiosis

(1)

Oogenesis: Female Gametogenesis

(2)

Spermatogenesis

(1)

Clinical Considerations

(5)

Study Questions for Chapter 1

(2)

Answers and Explanations

(1)

Week 1 of Human Development (Days 1--7)

(5)

Fertilization

(1)

Cleavage and Blastocyst Formation

(1)

Implantation

(1)

Clinical Considerations

(4)

Study Questions for Chapter 2

(1)

Answers and Explanations

(1)

Week 2 of Human Development (Days 8--14)

(8)

Further Development of the Embryoblast

(1)

Further Development of the Trophoblast

(1)

Development of Extraembryonic Mesoderm

(1)

Clinical Considerations

(7)

Study Questions for Chapter 3

(2)

Answers and Explanations

(2)

Embryonic Period (Weeks 3--8)

(9)

General Considerations

(1)

Further Development of the Embryoblast

(4)

Vasculogenesis

(1)

Hematopoiesis

(1)

Clinical Considerations

(4)

Study Questions for Chapter 4

(1)

Answers and Explanations

(1)

Cardiovascular System

(17)

Formation of Heart Tube

(1)

Primitive Heart Tube Dilatations

(1)

Dextral Looping

(1)

The Aorticopulmonary (AP) Septum

(1)

The Atrial Septum

(2)

The Atrioventricular (AV) Septum

(1)

The Interventricular (IV) Septum

(4)

The Conduction System of the Heart

(1)

Coronary Arteries

(1)

Development of the Arterial System

(2)

Development of the Venous System

(7)

Study Questions for Chapter 5

(3)

Answers and Explanations

(2)

Placenta and Amniotic Fluid

(13)

Formation of the Placenta

(1)

Placental Components: Decidua Basalis and Villous Chorion

(1)

Placental Membrane

(3)

Placenta as Endocrine Organ

(1)

Umbilical Cord

(1)

Circulatory System of the Fetus

(2)

Amniotic Fluid

(1)

Twinning

(3)

Clinical Considerations

(5)

Study Questions for Chapter 6

(1)

Answers and Explanations

(1)

Nervous System

(24)

Overview

(1)

Development of the Neural Tube

(1)

Neural Crest Cells

(2)

Placodes

(1)

Vesicle Development of the Neural Tube

(1)

Histogenesis of the Neural Tube

(2)

Layers of the Early Neural Tube

(1)

Development of the Spinal Cord

(1)

Development of Myelencephalon

(1)

Development of Metencephalon

(1)

Development of Mesencephalon

(2)

Development of Diencephalon, Optic Structures, and Hypophysis

(1)

Development of Telencephalon

(3)

Development of Sympathetic Nervous System

(1)

Development of Parasympathetic Nervous System

(1)

Development of Cranial Nerves

(1)

Development of Choroid Plexus

(1)

Congenital Malformations of the Central Nervous System

(2)

Selected Photographs, Sonograms, and Radiographs of Various Congenital Malformations

(9)

Study Questions for Chapter 7

(2)

Answers and Explanations

(2)

Ear

(7)

Overview

(1)

The Internal Ear

(1)

The Membranous and Bony Labyrinth

(2)

Middle Ear

(1)

External Ear

(1)

Congenital Malformations of the Ear

(5)

Study Questions for Chapter 8

(1)

Answers and Explanations

(1)

Eye

(8)

Development of Optic Vesicle

(2)

Development of Other Eye Structures

(1)

Congenital Malformations of the Eye

(2)

Summary

(3)

Study Questions for Chapter 9

(1)

Answers and Explanations

(1)

Digestive System

100

(17)

Overview

100

(1)

Derivatives of the Foregut

100

(8)

Derivatives of the Midgut

108

(3)

Derivatives of the Hindgut

111

(1)

Anal Canal

112

(1)

Mesenteries

112

(5)

Study Questions for Chapter 10

114

(2)

Answers and Explanations

116

(1)

Respiratory System

117

(10)

Upper Respiratory System

117

(1)

Lower Respiratory System

117

(10)

Study Questions for Chapter 11

125

(1)

Answers and Explanations

126

(1)

Head and Neck

127

(10)

Pharyngeal Apparatus

127

(1)

Development of the Thyroid Gland

127

(2)

Development of the Tongue

129

(1)

Development of the Face

130

(1)

Development of the Palate

130

(1)

Development of the Mouth

130

(2)

Development of the Nasal Cavities

132

(1)

Clinical Considerations

132

(5)

Study Questions for Chapter 12

135

(1)

Answers and Explanations

136

(1)

Urinary System

137

(11)

Overview

137

(1)

Development of the Metanephros

137

(1)

Relative Ascent of the Kidneys

138

(1)

Blood Supply of the Kidneys

138

(1)

Development of the Urinary Bladder

138

(2)

Development of the Female Urethra

140

(1)

Development of the Male Urethra

140

(1)

Clinical Considerations

140

(4)

Development of the Suprarenal Gland

144

(4)

Study Questions for Chapter 13

146

(1)

Answers and Explanations

147

(1)

Female Reproductive System

148

(9)

The Indifferent Embryo

148

(1)

Development of the Gonads

148

(1)

Development of the Genital Ducts

149

(1)

Development of the Primordia of the External Genitalia

150

(1)

Clinical Considerations

150

(7)

Study Questions for Chapter 14

155

(1)

Answers and Explanations

156

(1)

Male Reproductive System

157

(10)

The Indifferent Embryo

157

(1)

Development of the Gonads

157

(1)

Development of the Genital Ducts

158

(1)

Development of the Primordia of the External Genitalia

159

(1)

Clinical Considerations

159

(5)

Summary

164

(3)

Study Questions for Chapter 15

165

(1)

Answers and Explanations

166

(1)

Integumentary System

167

(9)

Skin

167

(1)

Hair and Nails

168

(2)

Mammary, Sweat, and Sebaceous Glands

170

(1)

Teeth

171

(5)

Study Questions for Chapter 16

175

(1)

Answers and Explanations

175

(1)

Skeletal System

176

(10)

Skull

176

(1)

Vertebral Column

177

(4)

Ribs

181

(1)

Sternum

181

(1)

Bones of the Limbs and Limb Girdles

181

(1)

Osteogenesis

182

(1)

General Skeletal Abnormalities

182

(4)

Study Questions for Chapter 17

185

(1)

Answers and Explanations

185

(1)

Muscular System

186

(4)

Skeletal Muscle

186

(1)

Smooth Muscle

187

(1)

Cardiac Muscle

187

(1)

Clinical Considerations

187

(3)

Study Questions for Chapter 18

189

(1)

Answers and Explanations

189

(1)

Upper Limb

190

(6)

Overview of Development

190

(1)

Vasculature

190

(1)

Musculature

190

(3)

Nerves (Brachial Plexus)

193

(1)

Rotation of the Upper Limb

194

(1)

Skeletal

194

(2)

Study Questions for Chapter 19

195

(1)

Answers and Explanations

195

(1)

Lower Limb

196

(7)

Overview of Development

196

(1)

Vasculature

196

(1)

Musculature

197

(1)

Nerves (Lumbosacral Plexus)

197

(1)

Rotation of the Lower Limb

197

(3)

Skeletal

200

(3)

Study Questions for Chapter 20

202

(1)

Answers and Explanations

202

(1)

Body Cavities

203

(5)

Formation of the Intraembryonic Coelom

203

(1)

Partitioning of the Intraembryonic Coelom

203

(1)

Positional Changes of the Diaphragm

203

(1)

Clinical Considerations

204

(4)

Study Questions for Chapter 21

206

(1)

Answers and Explanations

207

(1)

Pregnancy

208

(6)

Endocrinology of Pregnancy

208

(1)

Pregnancy Dating

209

(1)

Pregnancy Milestones

209

(1)

Prenatal Diagnostic Procedures

210

(1)

Fetal Distress During Labor (Intrapartum)

211

(1)

The APGAR Score

211

(1)

Puerperium

211

(1)

Lactation

212

(2)

Study Questions for Chapter 22

213

(1)

Answers and Explanations

213

(1)

Numerical Chromosomal Anomalies

214

(5)

Polyploidy

214

(1)

Aneuploidy

214

(2)

Selected Photographs

216

(3)

Study Questions for Chapter 23

218

(1)

Answers and Explanations

218

(1)

Structural Chromosomal Abnormalities

219

(9)

Deletions

219

(1)

Microdeletions

219

(1)

Translocations

220

(1)

Fragile Sites

221

(1)

Isochromosomes

221

(1)

Inversions

221

(1)

Breakage

221

(1)

Selected Photographs

222

(6)

Study Questions for Chapter 24

226

(1)

Answers and Explanations

227

(1)

Single-Gene Inherited Diseases

228

(5)

Autosomal Dominant Inheritance

228

(1)

Autosomal Recessive Inheritance

228

(1)

X-Linked Dominant Inheritance

229

(1)

X-Linked Recessive Inheritance

229

(1)

Mitochondrial Inheritance

230

(1)

The Family Pedigree in Various Inherited Diseases

230

(3)

Study Questions for Chapter 25

232

(1)

Answers and Explanations

232

(1)

Multifactorial Inherited Diseases

233

(2)

Introduction

233

(1)

Type 1 Diabetes

233

(2)

Study Questions for Chapter 26

234

(1)

Answers and Explanations

234

(1)

Teratology

235

(10)

Introduction

235

(1)

Infectious Agents

235

(3)

TORCH Infections

238

(1)

Childhood Vaccinations

238

(1)

Category X Drugs

239

(1)

Category D Drugs

240

(1)

Chemical Agents

240

(1)

Recreational Drugs

241

(1)

Ionizing Radiation

241

(1)

Selected Photographs

241

(4)

Study Questions for Chapter 27

244

(1)

Answers and Explanations

244

(1)

Appendix

245

(1)

Comprehensive Examination

246

(12)

Figure and Table Credits

258

(13)

Index

271

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