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Information

Publisher

Elsevier

Year

2020

ISBN

9780323696050

Edition

Topic

Medicine

Subtopic

Gynecology, Obstetrics & Midwifery

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Dedication
Copyright
Content Experts
Preface
Acknowledgments
Video Contents
Introduction
1. Gametogenesis, Fertilization, and First Week
2. Second Week: Becoming Bilaminar and Fully Implanting
3. Third Week: Becoming Trilaminar and Establishing Body Axes
4. Fourth Week: Forming the Embryo
5. Principles and Mechanisms of Morphogenesis and Dysmorphogenesis
6. Fetal Development and the Fetus as a Patient
7. Development of the Skin and Its Derivatives
8. Development of the Musculoskeletal System
9. Development of the Central Nervous System
10. Development of the Peripheral Nervous System
11. Development of the Respiratory System and Body Cavities
12. Development of the Heart
13. Development of the Vasculature
14. Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
15. Development of the Urinary System
16. Development of the Reproductive System
17. Development of the Pharyngeal Apparatus and Face
18. Development of the Ears
19. Development of the Eyes
20. Development of the Limbs
Figure Credits
Index