High-Yield Embryology

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Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
	References
Contents
Chapter 1: Prefertilization Events
	I. Gametes (Oocytes and Spermatozoa)
	II. Meiosis
	III. Female Gametogenesis (Oogenesis)
	IV. Hormonal Control of the Female Reproductive Cycle
	V. Male Gametogenesis (Spermatogenesis)
	VI. Clinical Considerations
Chapter 2: Week 1 (Days 1–7)
	I. Overview
	II. Fertilization
	III. Cleavage
	IV. Blastocyst Formation
	V. Implantation
	VI. Clinical Considerations
Chapter 3: Week 2 (Days 8–14)
	I. Embryoblast
	II. Trophoblast
	III. Extraembryonic Mesoderm
	IV. Clinical Considerations
Chapter 4: Embryonic Period (Weeks 3–8)
	I. Introduction
	II. Gastrulation
	III. Clinical Considerations
Chapter 5: Placenta, Amniotic Fluid, and Umbilical Cord
	I. Placenta
	II. The Placenta as an Endocrine Organ
	III. The Placental Membrane
	IV. Amniotic Fluid
	V. Umbilical Cord
	VI. Vasculogenesis
	VII. Hematopoiesis
	VIII. Fetal Circulation
Chapter 6: Cardiovascular System
	I. Formation of Heart Tube
	II. Primitive Heart Tube Dilatations
	III. The Aorticopulmonary (AP) Septum
	IV. The Atrial Septum
	V. The Atrioventricular (AV) Septum
	VI. The Interventricular (IV) Septum
	VII. Development of the Arterial System
	VIII. Development of the Venous System
Chapter 7: Digestive System
	I. Primitive Gut Tube
	II. Foregut Derivatives
	III. Esophagus
	IV. Stomach
	V. Liver
	VI. Gall Bladder and Bile Ducts
	VII. Pancreas
	VIII. Upper Duodenum
	IX. Midgut Derivatives
	X. Lower Duodenum
	XI. Jejunum, Ileum, Cecum, Appendix, Ascending Colon, and Proximal Two-Thirds of Transverse Colon
	XII. Hindgut Derivatives
	XIII. Distal One-Third of Transverse Colon, Descending Colon, Sigmoid Colon
	XIV. Rectum and Upper Anal Canal
	XV. The Anal Canal
	XVI. Mesenteries
Chapter 8: Urinary System
	I. Overview
	II. The Pronephros
	III. The Mesonephros
	IV. The Metanephros
	V. Development of the Metanephros
	VI. Relative Ascent of the Kidneys
	VII. Blood Supply of the Kidneys
	VIII. Development of the Urinary Bladder
	IX. Clinical Considerations
Chapter 9: Female Reproductive System
	I. The Indifferent Embryo
	II. Development of the Gonads
	III. Development of Genital Ducts
	IV. Development of the Primordia of External Genitalia
	V. Clinical Considerations
Chapter 10: 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. Clinical Considerations
	VI. Summary Table of Female and Male Reproductive Systems Development
Chapter 11: Respiratory System
	I. Upper Respiratory System
	II. Lower Respiratory System
	III. Development of the Trachea
	IV. Development of the Bronchi
	V. Development of the Lungs
Chapter 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. Clinical Considerations
Chapter 13: Nervous System
	I. Development of the Neural Tube
	II. Neural Crest Cells
	III. Vesicle Development of the Neural Tube
	IV. Development of the Spinal Cord
	V. Development of the Hypophysis (Pituitary Gland)
	VI. Congenital Malformations of the Central Nervous System
Chapter 14: Ear
	I. Overview
	II. The Internal Ear
	III. The Membranous and Bony Labyrinths
	IV. The Middle Ear
	V. The External Ear
	VI. Congenital Malformations of the Ear
Chapter 15: Eye
	I. Development of the Optic Vesicle
	II. Development of Other Eye Structures
	III. Congenital Malformations of the Eye
Chapter 16: Body Cavities
	I. Formation of the Intraembryonic Coelom
	II. Partitioning of the Intraembryonic Coelom
	III. Positional Changes of the Diaphragm
	IV. Clinical Considerations
Chapter 17: 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
Chapter 18: Teratology
	I. Introduction
	II. Infectious Agents
	III. TORCH Infections
	IV. Category X Drugs (Absolute Contraindication in Pregnancy)
	V. Category D Drugs (Definite Evidence of Risk to Fetus)
	VI. Chemical Agents
	VII. Recreational Drugs
	VIII. Ionizing Radiation
	IX. Selected Photographs
Credits
Index