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Moore, Keith L.

Before we are born : essentials of embryology and birth defects / Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud, Mark G. Torchia. - 8th ed. - Philadelphia, PA : Saunders/Elsevier, c2013. - xviii, 348 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to human development -- Human reproduction -- First week of development -- Second week of development -- Third week of development -- Development during weeks four to eight -- Fetal period : the ninth week to birth -- Placenta and fetal membranes -- Body cavities, mesenteries, and diaphragm -- Pharyngeal apparratus -- Respiratory system -- Alimentary system -- Urogenital system -- Cardiovascular system -- Musculoskeletal system -- Nervous system -- Eye and ear -- Integumentary system -- Human birth defects -- The cellular and molecular basis of development.

ISBN: 9781437720013 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1437720013 (pbk. : alk. paper) 7135699 9780808924432

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

LC Class. No.: QM601 / .M757 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 612.64 / BEM

National Library of Medicine Call No.: QS 604