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Moore (emeritus, anatomy and surgery, U. of Toronto, Canada) and Persaud (emeritus, human anatomy and cell science, U. of Manitoba, Canada) present the new edition of their textbook on normal and abnormal embryology. Chapters cover week-by-week development before moving onto the development of the organic systems and structures. Intended for a one-semester course for medical students, the work is a digest of the larger The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, seventh ed.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
This highly successful resource distills all of the most essential information of human embryology and teratology from THE DEVELOPING HUMAN: CLINICALLY ORIENTED EMBRYOLOGY, 7th Edition presenting the crucial clinical and scientific concepts in an easy-to-use format. Completely revised and updated, the 6th Edition emphasizes the clinical aspects throughout by using clinical correlations as well as hundreds of outstanding illustrations.


Book Info
Univ. of Toronto, Canada. Undergraduate textbook for courses in human embryology and preparation for more advanced studies in the health sciences. Incorporates the molecular aspects of embryonic development, features full-color illustrations, and presents revised and updated questions and answers based on the USMLE Step 1 exam. Previous edition: c1998. Softcover. DNLM: Embryology.


About the Author
Keith L. Moore, BA, MSc, PhD, FIAC, FRSM, Professor Emeritus of Anatomy and Cell Biology; Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Visiting Professor of Clinical Anatomy, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; and T.V.N Persaud, MD, PhD, DSc, FRC Path (Lond.), Professor and Former Head, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science, Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine; Consultant in Pathology and Clinical Genetics, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly color illustrations, with some black-and-white illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects, 6th Edition zeroes in on all of the crucial clinical and scientific knowledge of embryology and teratology that you need to master. Week by week, stage by stage, you'll explore how organs and systems develop, why and when abnormalities occur, and what the vital roles of the placenta and fetal membranes are in development.

SYNOPSIS

Moore (emeritus, anatomy and surgery, U. of Toronto, Canada) and Persaud (emeritus, human anatomy and cell science, U. of Manitoba, Canada) present the new edition of their textbook on normal and abnormal embryology. Chapters cover week-by-week development before moving onto the development of the organic systems and structures. Intended for a one-semester course for medical students, the work is a digest of the larger The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, seventh ed. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

FROM THE CRITICS

Michael F. Dauzvardis

The fifth edition of this book represents a somewhat abbreviated form of the parent text, The Developing Human. The primary goal is to present the essentials of human embryology and teratology in a format useful for students of medicine and associated health services. The authors meet this goal by artfully coordinating lucid color drawings, photographs, MRIs, and clinical correlations with clear, concise prose. The authors, both highly regarded professors of anatomy, target an audience consisting primarily of medical students, although undergraduate biology and nursing students and expectant parents could benefit from this work as well. The focus is on the miracle of human development from gametogenesis to birth. Special attention is placed on the first eight weeks of development, with the majority of chapters zeroing in on a given organ system. By far, the book's greatest strength is its color illustrations. These ""three dimensional"" drawings are quite successful in depicting migration and growth of various embryologic primordia. MRIs, ultrasounds, and scanning electron micrographs complement these drawings. For years Langmans Medical Embryology has been the tool of choice for many medical embryology course directors, but perhaps these faculty would be well advised to peruse this publication. There really exists little comparison in the quality of images, tables, and overall layout of the two texts. However, this book is far superior in using graphics to convey a conceptually difficult topic to the reader.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Michael F. Dauzvardis, PhD (Loyola University Medical Center)Description: The fifth edition of this book represents a somewhat abbreviated form of the parent text, The Developing Human. Purpose: The primary goal is to present the essentials of human embryology and teratology in a format useful for students of medicine and associated health services. The authors meet this goal by artfully coordinating lucid color drawings, photographs, MRIs, and clinical correlations with clear, concise prose. Audience: The authors, both highly regarded professors of anatomy, target an audience consisting primarily of medical students, although undergraduate biology and nursing students and expectant parents could benefit from this work as well. Features: The focus is on the miracle of human development from gametogenesis to birth. Special attention is placed on the first eight weeks of development, with the majority of chapters zeroing in on a given organ system. By far, the book's greatest strength is its color illustrations. These "three dimensional" drawings are quite successful in depicting migration and growth of various embryologic primordia. MRIs, ultrasounds, and scanning electron micrographs complement these drawings. Assessment: For years Langmans Medical Embryology has been the tool of choice for many medical embryology course directors, but perhaps these faculty would be well advised to peruse this publication. There really exists little comparison in the quality of images, tables, and overall layout of the two texts. However, this book is far superior in using graphics to convey a conceptually difficult topic to the reader.

RATING

3 Stars from Doody

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