{"product_id":"embryology-at-a-glance-isbn-9781118910801","title":"Embryology at a Glance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly Commended in Obstetrics and gynaecology in the 2017 BMA Medical Book Awards\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmbryology at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e is a highly illustrated and innovative introduction to key embryological concepts, with concise, memorable descriptions of major embryological developments. This new edition covers the basic principles of human development, from mitosis and meiosis, before exploring the primary formation of each body system, including the development of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, digestive, reproductive, and nervous systems during the foetal and neonatal periods. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew chapters on cell signalling genes, stem cells, and antenatal screening for common congenital and genetic defects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull colour photographs and illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinks to clinical practice highlighted throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimelines of each developmental stage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMCQs and EMQs for revision and review\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com\/embryology featuring 15 brand new animations, and podcasts to help clearly explain the processes that occur during development. An additional instructor resource contains an image bank of all the figures from the book to aid teaching this fascinating area\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmbryology at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e provides the perfect alternative to the overwhelming detail seen in conventional embryology texts. It provides just the right level of detail on embryology and congenital abnormalities for all medical students and health professionals to develop a thorough understanding of human development and its implications for clinical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of abbreviations ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimeline x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the companion website xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Early development 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Embryology in medicine 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Language of embryology 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Introduction to development 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Cell signalling genes 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Embryonic and foetal periods 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Mitosis 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Meiosis 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Spermatogenesis 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Oogenesis 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Fertilisation 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 From zygote to blastocyst 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Implantation 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Placenta 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Gastrulation 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Germ layers 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Stem cells 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Neurulation 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Neural crest cells 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Body cavities (embryonic) 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Folding of the embryo 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Segmentation 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Somites 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Systems development 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Skeletal system (ossification) 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Skeletal system 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Muscular system 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Musculoskeletal system: limbs 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Circulatory system: heart tube 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Circulatory system: heart chambers 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Circulatory system: blood vessels 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Circulatory system: embryonic veins 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Circulation system: changes at birth 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Respiratory system 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Digestive system: gastrointestinal tract 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Digestive system: associated organs 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Digestive system: congenital anomalies 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Urinary system 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Reproductive system: ducts and genitalia 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Reproductive system: gonads 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Endocrine system 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Head and neck: arch I 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Head and neck: arch II 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 Head and neck: arch III 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 Head and neck: arches IV–VI 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44 Central nervous system 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e45 Peripheral nervous system 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e46 The ear 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e47 The eye 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e48 Antenatal screening 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-assessment MCQs 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-assessment MCQ answers 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-assessment EMQs 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-assessment EMQ answers 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eSamuel Webster\u003c\/b\u003e, Lecturer in Anatomy \u0026amp; Embryology, College of Medicine, Swansea University, UK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhiannon de Wreede\u003c\/b\u003e, Honorary Lecturer, College of Medicine, Swansea University, UK \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmbryology at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e is a highly illustrated and innovative introduction to key embryological concepts, with concise, memorable descriptions of major embryological developments. 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