"Medical Embryology" summary of the book:

Vibrantly illustrated with full-color diagrams and clinical images, Langman's Medical Embryology, 14th Edition helps medical, nursing, and health professions students confidently develop a basic understanding of embryology and its clinical relevance. Concise chapter summaries, captivating clinical correlates boxes, clinical problems, and a clear, concise writing style make the subject matter accessible and engaging to students throughout their courses.

Key Features:

Updated content reflects the latest clinical findings on the effects of the Zika virus, urogenital system disorders, and more. Clinical Correlates boxes tie clinically relevant content to case-based scenarios students may encounter in practice. I More than 400 full-color illustrations, micrographs, and clinical images clarify key aspects of embryonic development. I Problems to Solve with accompanying answers help assess student understanding Chapter summaries and an expanded glossary reinforce understanding of key development stages, terms, and clinical conditions.. Online resources are not available with this text. - from Back Cover

"Langman's Medical Embryology" Table of Contents:

* Introduction to molecular regulation and signaling * Gametogenesis: conversion of germ cells into male and female gametes * First week of development: ovulation to implantation * Second week of development: bilaminar germ disc * Third week of development: trilaminar germ disc * Third to eighth weeks: the embryonic period * The gut tube and the body cavities * Third month to birth: the fetus and placenta * Birth defects and prenatal diagnosis * The axial skeleton * Muscular system * Limbs * Cardiovascular system * Respiratory system * Digestive system * Urogenital system * Head and neck * Central nervous system * Ear * Eye * Integumentary system.