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One of the standard texts in the field of embryology, Foundations of Embryology is superior to others in its comprehensive but readable account of embryonic development with outstanding illustrations. The sixth edition continues to present the story of vertebrate embryonic development in a clear and sequential manner. This text, more than any other on the market, will provide the readers with an entree into the morphology of development in a way that allows them to relate molecules and morphology.

1 Embryology-Its Scope, History and Special Fields
2 Reproductive Organs and the Sexual Cycle
3 Gametogenesis
4 Fertilization
5 Cleavage and Formation of the Blastula
6 Gastrulation and the Formation of the Germ Layers
7 Neurulation and Early Formation of Axial Structures
8 Extraembryonic Membranes and Placenta
9 Basic Body Plan of Young Mammalian Embryos
10 The Generation of Cell Diversity and the Development of Muscular and Skeletal Tissues
11 The Skin and Its Derivatives
12 Limb Development
13 Development of the Nervous System
14 The Neural Crest
15 The Sense Organs
16 Development of the Head and Neck
17 The Digestive and Respiratory Systems and the Body Cavities
18 The Development of the Urogenital System
19 The Development of the Circulatory System

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Foundations of Embryology

Foundations of Embryology

0070099405

Summary

Table of Contents

2 Reproductive Organs and the Sexual Cycle

3 Gametogenesis

4 Fertilization

5 Cleavage and Formation of the Blastula

6 Gastrulation and the Formation of the Germ Layers

7 Neurulation and Early Formation of Axial Structures

8 Extraembryonic Membranes and Placenta

9 Basic Body Plan of Young Mammalian Embryos

10 The Generation of Cell Diversity and the Development of Muscular and Skeletal Tissues

11 The Skin and Its Derivatives

12 Limb Development

13 Development of the Nervous System

14 The Neural Crest

15 The Sense Organs

16 Development of the Head and Neck

17 The Digestive and Respiratory Systems and the Body Cavities

18 The Development of the Urogenital System

19 The Development of the Circulatory System

Supplemental Materials