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Author / Creator:Dudek, Ronald W., 1950- author.
Edition:Sixth edition.
Imprint:Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health, [2014]
©2014
Description:xiii, 309 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
Language:English
Series:BRS
Board review series.
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12538947
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Varying Form of Title:Board Review Series embryology
BRS embrology
ISBN:9781451190380
1451190387
9781469873725
1469873729
Digital file characteristics:text file html
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:"The sixth edition of BRS Embryology includes improvements based on suggestions and comments from the many medical students who have used this book in preparation for the USMLE Step 1 examination and those students who have reviewed the book. I pay close attention to these suggestions and comments in order to improve the quality of this book. The goal of BRS Embryology is to provide an accurate and quick review of important clinical aspects of embryology for the future physician"--
Other form:Print version: BRS Embryology 9781451190380 1451190387
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • 1. Prefertilization Events
  • I. Sexual Reproduction
  • II. Chromosomes
  • III. Meiosis
  • IV. Oogenesis: Female Gametogenesis
  • V. Spermatogenesis: Male Gametogenesis
  • VI. Clinical Considerations
  • Study Questions for Chapter 1
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 2. Week 1 of Human Development (Days 1-7)
  • I. Fertilization
  • II. Cleavage and Blastocyst Formation
  • III. Implantation
  • IV. Clinical Considerations
  • Study Questions for Chapter
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 3. Week 2 of Human Development (Days 8-14)
  • I. Further Development of the Embryoblast
  • II. Further Development of the Trophoblast
  • III. Development of Extraembryonic Mesoderm
  • IV. Clinical Considerations
  • Study Questions for Chapter
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 4. Embryonic Period (Weeks 3-8)
  • I. General Considerations
  • II. Further Development of the Embryoblast
  • III. Vasculogenesis (De Novo Blood Vessel Formation)
  • IV. Hematopoiesis (Blood Cell Formation)
  • V. Clinical Considerations
  • Study Questions for Chapter 4
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 5. Cardiovascular System
  • I. Formation of Heart Tube
  • II. Primitive Heart Tube Dilations
  • III. The Aorticopulmonary Septum
  • IV. The Atrial Septum
  • V. The Atrioventricular Septum
  • VI. The Interventricular Septum
  • VII. The Conduction System of the Heart
  • VIII. Coronary Arteries
  • IX. Development of the Arterial System
  • X. Development of tire Venous System
  • Study Questions for Chapter 5
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 6. Placenta and Amniotic Fluid
  • I. Formation of the Placenta
  • II. Placental Components: Decidua Basalis and Villous Chorion
  • III. Placental Membrane
  • IV. The Placenta as an Endocrine Organ
  • V. The Umbilical Cord
  • VI. Circulatory System of the Fetus
  • VII. Amniotic Fluid
  • VIII. Twinning
  • IX. Clinical Considerations
  • Study Questions for Chapter 6
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 7. Nervous System
  • I. Overview
  • II. Development of the Neural Tube
  • III. Neural Crest Cells
  • IV. Placodes
  • V. Vesicle Development of the Neural Tube
  • VI. Histogenesis of the Neural Tube
  • VII. Layers of the Early Neural Tube
  • VIII. Development of the Spinal Cord
  • IX. Development of the Myelencephalon
  • X. Development of the Metencephalon
  • XI. Development of the Mesencephalon
  • XII. Development of the Diencephalon, Optic Structures, and Hypophysis
  • XIII. Development of the Telencephalon
  • XIV. Development of the Sympathetic Nervous System
  • XV. Development of the Parasympathetic Nervous System
  • XVI. Development of the Cranial Nerves
  • XVII. Development of the Choroid Plexus
  • XVIII. Congenital Malformations of the Central Nervous System
  • Study Questions for Chapter 7
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 8. Ear
  • I. Overview
  • II. The Internal Ear
  • III. The Membranous and Bony Labyrinths
  • IV. Middle Ear
  • V. External Ear
  • VI. Congenital Malformations of the Ear
  • Study Questions for Chapter 8
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 9. Eye
  • I. Development of the Optic Vesicle
  • II. Development of other Eye Structures
  • III. Congenital Malformations of the Eye
  • Study Questions for Chapter 9
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 10. Digestive System
  • I. Overview
  • II. Derivatives of the Foregut
  • III. Derivatives of the Midgut
  • IV. Derivatives of the Hindgut
  • V. Anal Canal
  • VI. Mesenteries
  • Study Questions for Chapter 10
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 11. Respiratory System
  • I. Upper Respiratory System
  • II. Lower Respiratory System
  • Study Questions for Chapter 11
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 12. Head and Neck
  • I. Pharyngeal Apparatus
  • II. Development of the Thyroid Gland
  • III. Development of the Tongue
  • IV. Development of the Face
  • V. Development of the Palate
  • VI. Development of the Mouth
  • VII. Development of the Nasal Cavities
  • VIII. Clinical Considerations
  • Study Questions for Chapter 12
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 13. Urinary System
  • I. Overview
  • II. Development of the Metanephros
  • III. Relative Ascent of the Kidneys
  • IV. Blood Supply of the Kidneys
  • V. Development of the Urinary Bladder
  • VI. Development of the Female Urethra
  • VII. Development of the Male Urethra
  • VIII. Clinical Considerations
  • IX. Development of the Suprarenal Gland
  • Study Questions for Chapter 13
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 14. Female Reproductive System
  • I. The Indifferent Embryo
  • II. Development of the Gonads
  • III. Development of the Genital Ducts
  • IV. Development of the Primordia of External Genitalia
  • V. Tanner Stages of Female Sexual Development
  • VI. Clinical Considerations
  • Study Questions for Chapter 14
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 15. Male Reproductive System
  • I. The Indifferent Embryo
  • II. Development of the Gonads
  • III. Development of the Genital Ducts
  • IV. Development of the Primordia of External Genitalia
  • V. Tanner Stages of Male Sexual Development
  • VI. Clinical Considerations
  • VII. Summary
  • Study Questions for Chapter 15
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 16. Integumentary System
  • I. Skin
  • II. Hair and Nails
  • III. Mammary, Sweat, and Sebaceous Glands
  • IV. Teeth
  • Study Questions for Chapter 16
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 17. Skeletal System
  • I. Skull
  • II. Vertebral Column
  • III. Ribs
  • IV. Sternum
  • V. Bones of the Limbs and Limb Girdles
  • VI. Osteogenesis
  • VII. General Skeletal Abnormalities
  • Study Questions for Chapter 17
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 18. Muscular System
  • I. Skeletal Muscle
  • II. Smooth Muscle
  • III. Cardiac Muscle
  • IV. Clinical Considerations
  • Study Questions for Chapter 18
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 19. Upper Limb
  • I. Overview of Development
  • II. Vasculature
  • III. Musculature
  • IV. Nerves: The Brachial Plexus
  • V. Rotation of the Upper Limb
  • VI. Skeletal
  • Study Questions for Chapter 19
  • Answers and Explanations
  • 20. Lower Limb
  • I. Overview of Development
  • II. Vasculature
  • III. Musculature
  • IV. Nerves: The Lumbosacral Plexus
  • V. Rotation of the Lower Limb
  • VI. Skeletal
  • Study Questions for Chapter 20
  • Answers and Explanations
  • 21. Body Cavities
  • I. Formation of the Intraembryonic Coelom
  • II. Partitioning of the Intraembryonic Coelom
  • III. Positional Changes of the Diaphragm
  • IV. Clinical Considerations
  • Study Questions for Chapter 21
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 22. Pregnancy
  • I. Endocrinology of Pregnancy
  • II. Pregnancy Dating
  • III. Pregnancy Milestones
  • IV. Prenatal Diagnostic Procedures
  • V. Fetal Distress During Labor (Intrapartum)
  • VI. The Apgar Score
  • VII. Puerperium
  • VIII. Lactation
  • IX. Small-for-Gestational Age (SGA) Infant
  • X. Collection and Storage of Umbilical Cord Blood (UCB)
  • Study Questions for Chapter 22
  • Answer and Explanations
  • 23. Teratology
  • I. Introduction
  • II. Infectious Agents
  • III. Torch Infections
  • IV. Childhood Vaccinations
  • V. Category X Drugs (Absolute Contraindication In Pregnancy)
  • VI. Category D Drugs (Definite Evidence of Risk to Fetus)
  • VII. Chemical Agents
  • VIII. Recreational Drugs
  • IX. Ionizing Radiation
  • Study Questions for Chapter 23
  • Answer and Explanations
  • Comprehensive Examination
  • Credits
  • Index