Embryology at a Glance (Electronic book text)

This brand new title provides a highly illustrated introduction to key embryological concepts, with concise, memorable descriptions of major embryological developments."Embryology at a Glance" introduces the basic principles of human development, from mitosis and meiosis, and walks you through the primary formation of each body system, with coverage of the continued development of the respiratory and vascular systems during the foetal and neonatal periods.Fully geared towards the medical school curriculum, the coverage of major steps in human development allows a better understanding of adult anatomy, development-associated conditions, congenital abnormalities and their treatments.

"Embryology at a Glance": Features full colour photographs and illustrations, including 3-dimensional illustrations where appropriate, and full labelsOffers 'one-stop' coverage of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, reproductive, urinary, endocrine and digestive systemsHighlights clinical correlations throughoutIncludes timelines so you won't lose sight of the temporal aspect of embryologyIncludes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Extended Matching questions (EMQs) for revision and review

A companion website, with links to the author's own embryological and anatomical podcasts, is available at www.wiley.com/go/embryologyThe clear, descriptive diagrams characteristic of the "at a Glance" series will help all medical students and health professionals develop an understanding of human development and its implications for clinical practice.