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Moore, Keith L.

Before we are born : essentials of embryology and birth defects / Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud ; with the collaboration of Mark G. Torchia. - 7th ed. - Philadelphia, PA : Saunders/Elsevier, c2008. - x, 353 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 322-325) and index.

Introduction to human embryology -- Human reproduction -- The first week of human development -- The second week of human development -- The third week of human development -- Human development during weeks four to eight -- Fetal period: ninth week to birth -- Placenta and fetal membranes -- Body cavities and mesenteries -- Pharyngeal apparatus -- Respiratory system -- Alimentary or digestive system -- The urogenital system -- The cardiovascular system -- The musculoskeletal system -- The nervous system -- The eye and ear -- The integumentary system -- Human birth defects.

ISBN: 9781416037057 1416037055 9780808923985 (International ed.) 0808923986 (International ed.)

LCCN: 2006039362

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Embryology, Human.
Abnormalities, Human.
Embryonic Development.
Abnormalities.
Embryology--methods.
Fetal Development.

LC Class. No.: QM601 / .M757 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 612.6/4

National Library of Medicine Call No.: QS 604 / M822b 2008