2015 LWW Medical and Health Professions Education Catalogue

EMBRYOLOGY

Langman's Medical Embryology Thirteenth Edition, International Edition T W Sadler PhD Consultant, Embryology and Birth Defects Prevention December 2014 / Softbound / 7 x 10 Approx. 400 pp. 978-1-4698-9780-6

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BASIC SCIENCE

f f Problems to Solve (with detailed answers at the back of the book) help students assess their understanding. f f An expanded glossary defines key terms and concepts. f f An online interactive Question Bank helps students review for exams and prepare for the boards

DESCRIPTION Offering exceptional full color diagrams and clinical images, Langman's Medical Embryology, 13e helps medical, nursing, and health professions students develop a basic understanding of embryology and its clinical relevance. Concise chapter summaries, captivating clinical correlates boxes, clinical problems, and a clear, concise writing style make the subject matter accessible to students and relevant to instructors. The new edition is enhanced by over 100 new and updated illustrations, additional clinical images and photos of early embryologic development, and an expanded chapter on the cardiovascular system. In addition, online teaching and learning resources include the fully searchable text online, as well as an interactive Quiz Bank for students and an image bank. FEATURES f f Over 100 new and updated illustrations have been added throughout the book. f f Additional clinical images and new photos of early embryologic development bring concepts to life. f f An expanded chapter on the cardiovascular system includes additional illustrations explaining hard-to- visualize concepts. f f Updated information on genetic and molecular biology principles reflects the latest research in the field. f f Clinical Correlates boxes illustrated by cases and images cover birth defects, developmental abnormalities, and other clinical phenomena. f f More than 400 illustrations—including full-color line drawings, scanning electron micrographs, and clinical images—clarify key aspects of embryonic development. f f Basic genetic and molecular biology principles are highlighted throughout the text to link embryology to other critical specialties. f f Chapter Overview figures provide a visually compelling introduction to each chapter.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1: General Embryology

1. Introduction to Molecular Regulation and Signaling 2. Gametogenesis: Conversion of Germ Cells into Male and Female Gametes 3. First Week of Development: Ovulation to Implantation 4. Second Week of Development: Bilaminar Germ Disc 5. Third Week of Development: Trilaminar Germ Disc 6. Third to Eight Weeks: The Embryonic Period 7. The Gut Tube and the Body Cavities 8. Third Month to Birth: The Fetus and Placenta 9. Birth Defects and Prenatal Diagnosis

Part 2: Systems-Based Embryology

10. The Axial Skeleton 11. Muscular System

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