Description
Elsevier Textbook Of Clinical Embryology 2Nd Edition by Singh
The second edition of this book is thoroughly updated in accordance with the syllabus of Embryology recommended by the Medical Council of India. Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, this profusely illustrated book provides the essential knowledge of embryology without extraneous details. The specific learning objectives have been given at the beginning of each chapter to facilitate self-learning by the students.
Key Features
- Inclusion of new features such as learning objectives, timing of key developmental events facilitate to focus on important facts
- Thorough revision of the chapters on cell division and gametogenesis, extraembryonic membranes, developments of face, nose and palate; cardiovascular system, urogenital system
- Present applications of embryology in clinical practice
- Inclusion of new diagrams and improvement in earlier diagrams for easy understanding and reproducibility
- Addition of an appendix on embryological structures and their derivatives help in quick recall
- Core competencies prescribed by the MCI are covered and competency codes are included in the text
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
- Introduction to Human Embryology
- Reproductive System
- Cell Division and Gametogenesis
- Fertilization and Formation of Germ Layers
- Formation of Primitive Streak, Notochord, Neural Tube, Subdivisions of Intraembryonic Mesoderm, and Folding of Embryo
- Extraembryonic Membranes and Twinning
- Integumentary System
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Pharyngeal Apparatus
- Development of Tongue and Thyroid
- Development of Face, Nose, and Palate
- Digestive Tract
- Major Digestive Glands and Spleen
- Development of Oral Cavity (Mouth)
- Respiratory System
- Body Cavities and Diaphragm
- Development of Heart
- Development of Blood Vessels
- Development of Urinary System
- Genital System
- Development of Nervous System
- Pituitary, Pineal, and Adrenal Glands
- Eye and Ear
- Medical Genetics
- Application of Embryology in Clinical Practice
- Multiple Choice Questions