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This bestselling resource distills all of the most essential information on human embryology and teratology from The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 7th Edition presenting the crucial clinical and scientific concepts in an easy-to-use format. Completely revised and updated, the New Edition emphasizes the clinical aspects throughout by using a clinical correlations as well as hundreds of outstanding illustrations.

• Features a wealth of clinical case studies-and hundreds of color photgraphs-enabling readers to relate what they are learning to clinical practice.
  
• Contains a chapter on birth defects that can be used as a "mini textbook" on the subject.

• Integrates the molecular aspects of embryonic development, including information on stem cells A· homeobox genes A· gamete formation A· regulation control and the molecules/receptors involved A· gene activity and expression A· and more.
  
• Includes illustrations of new diagnostic procedures, including sonographs, MRIs, electron micrographs, 3D images, and clinical photographs.
  
• Includes the new terminology developed for embryology-the Terminoligica Embryologica.
  
• Presents completely revised and updated Clinically Oriented Questions and Answers based on the current requirements of the USMLE Step 1.
  
• Has been reviewed by leading geneticists and pediatricians to ensure that all of the information reflects the realities of clinical practice.