Embryology outlines the important facts and concepts on the USMLE, within the context of human embryologic development.

Features:

• Content has been reorganized for more logical review: prefertilization through the embryonic period; embryonic development by system; genetic abnormalities; and teratology
• Chapter on structural chromosomal abnormalities substantially revised
• New review questions in the clinical vignette-based format of the current USMLE

All questions, answers, and explanations from the book are also provided online so you can test yourself with customized blocks!

Embryology also includes:

• radiographs
• sonograms
• computed tomography scans
• photographs of various congenital malformations

Contents

1. Prefertilization Events
2. Week 1 of Human Development (Days 1-7)
3. Week 2 of Human Development (Days 8-14)
4. Embryonic Period (Weeks 3-8)
5. Cardiovascular System
6. Placenta and Anniotic Fluid
7. Nervous System
8. Ear
9. Eye
10. Digestive System
11. Respiratory System
12. Head and Neck
13. Urinary System
14. Female Reproductive System
15. Male Reproductive System
16. Integumentary System
17. Skeletal System
18. Muscular System
19. Upper Limb
20. Lower Limb
21. Body Cavities
22. Pregnancy
23. Numerical Chromosomal Anomalies
24. Structural Chromosomal Abnormalities
25. Single-Gene Inherited Diseases
26. Multifactorial Inherited Diseases
27. Teratology

Appendix

Index

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