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Larsen's Human Embryology 6th edition

Paperback by Schoenwolf, Gary C. (University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah); Bleyl, Steven B. (University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah); Brauer, Philip R. (Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska); Francis-West, Philippa H. (King's College London Dental Institute, London, UK)

Larsen's Human Embryology

£65.99

ISBN:
9780323696043
Publication Date:
23 Feb 2021
Edition/language:
6th edition / English
Publisher:
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Pages:
560 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 17 - 18 Aug 2026
Larsen's Human Embryology

Description

**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Anatomy/Embryology** Offering a well-organized, straightforward approach to a highly complex subject, Larsen's Human Embryology, 6th Edition, provides easy-to-read, comprehensive coverage of human embryonic development for today's students. It integrates anatomy and histology with cellular and molecular mechanisms, focusing on both normal development and congenital anomalies. Highly illustrated with superb drawings and photographs, it features a strong clinical focus based on the most up-to-date scientific discoveries and understanding. Contains new information on gene editing via CRISPr technology, organoids and the study of human disease, transcription factors and signaling pathways, and single cell sequencing Includes clinical scenarios that describe prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human birth defects and disease Features a superior art program, online animations, and high-quality drawings and photographs throughout-ideal for today's visual learners. · Includes a strong clinical emphasis through the use of Clinical Tasters, Embryology in Practice, and In the Clinic sections Provides additional information on mechanisms of development and research approaches and strategies to establish these mechanisms with In the Research Lab sections Begins each chapter with an overview of main points as well as a graphical summary, with key terms listed in bold type Covers the embryology information that today's medical students need to know for Board exams, clinics, and more, in a readable, straightforward manner Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access 50 narrated animations, multiple-choice questions, and all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

Contents

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

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