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Moore, Keith L.

The developing human: clinically oriented embryology. / Keith L. Moore. - 2nd ed. - Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders company, 1977. - xiv, 411 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographies and index.

Contents: Introduction: developmental terms and concepts -- Early developmental: the first week -- Formation of the bilaminar embryo: the second week -- Formation of the trilaminar embryo: the third week -- The embryonic period: the fourth to eighth weeks -- The fetal period: the ninth week to birth -- The fetal membranes and placenta -- Causes of congenital malformations: human teratology -- Body cavities and mesenteries: division of the coelom -- The branchial apparatus: face, pharynx and related branchial derivatives -- The respiratory system: larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs -- The digestive system: esophagus, stomach, intestines and major digestive glands -- The urogenital system: the urinary and genital systems -- The circulatory system: the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems -- The Articular and skeletal systems -- The muscular system -- The limbs -- The nervous system -- The special sense organs: the visual organs (eyes) and the vestibulocochlear organs (ears) -- The integumentary system: the skin, cutaneous appendages and teeth --

ISBN: 0721664717

LCCN: 76020098

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Embryology, Human.
Fetus--Growth.
Abnormalities
Embryology.

LC Class. No.: QM601.M76

Dewey Class. No.: 618.3/2

National Library of Medicine Call No.: QS604 M822d