Human embryology and developmental biology

Developmental TablesCarnegie Stages of Early Human Embryonic Development (Weeks 1-8)Major Developmental Events During the Fetal PeriodPART I Early Development and the Fetal-Maternal RelationshipCHAPTER 1Getting Ready for Pregnancy	Gametogenesis	Preparation of the Female Reproductive Tract For Pregnancy	Hormonal Interaction Involved with Reproduction in MalesCHAPTER 2Transport of Gametes and Fertilization	Ovulation and Egg and Sperm Transport	FertilizationCHAPTER 3Cleavage and Implantation	Cleavage	Embryo Transport and ImplantationCHAPTER 4Molecular Basis for Embryonic Development	Transcription Factors	Signaling Molecules	Receptor Molecules	Signal Transduction	Retinoic Acid	Developmental Genes and CancerCHAPTER 5Formation of Germ Layers and Early Derivatives	Two-Germ-Layer Stage	Gastrulation and the Three Embryonic Germ Layers	Induction of the Nervous System	Cell Adhesion MoleculesCHAPTER 6Establishment of the Basic Embryonic Body Plan	Development of the Ectodermal Germ Layer	Development of the Mesodermal Germ Layer	Development of the Endodermal Germ Layer	Basic Structure of 4-Week Old EmbryoCHAPTER 7Placenta and Extraembryonic Membranes	Extraembryonic Tissues	Chorion and Placenta	Placental Physiology	Placenta and Membranes in Multiple PregnanciesCHAPTER 8Developmental Disorders: Causes, Mechanisms, and Patterns	General Principles	Causes of Malformations	Developmental Disturbances Resulting in MalformationsPART II Development of the Body SystemsCHAPTER 9Integumentary, Skeletal and Muscular Systems	Integumentary System	Skeleton	Muscular SystemCHAPTER 10Limb Development	Initiation of Limb Development	Regulative Properties and Axial Determination	Outgrowth of Limb Bud	Morphogenetic Control of Early Limb Development	Development of Limb TissuesCHAPTER 11Nervous System	Establishment of Nervous System	Early Shaping of Nervous System	Histogenesis Within the Central Nervous System	Craniocaudal Pattern Formation and Segmentation	Peripheral Nervous System	Autonomic Nervous System	Later Structural Changes in the Central Nervous System	Ventricles, Meninges, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Formation	Cranial Nerves	Development of Neural FunctionCHAPTER 12Neural Crest	Origins of Neural Crest	Migrations of Neural Crest	Differentiation of Neural Crest Cells	Major Divisions of Neural CrestCHAPTER 13Sense Organs	Eye	EarCHAPTER 14Head and Neck	Early Development of Head and Neck	Establishing the Pattern of the Craniofacial Region	Development of Facial Region	Formation of the Teeth	Development of Pharynx and Its DerivativesCHAPTER 15Digestive and Respiratory Systems and Body Cavities	Digestive System	Respiratory System	Body CavitiesCHAPTER 16Urogenital System	Urinary System	Genital System	Sexual Duct System	External GenitaliaCHAPTER 17Cardiovascular System	Developmental of Blood and the Vascular System	Developmental and Partitioning of Heart	Fetal CirculationCHAPTER 18Fetal Period and Birth	Growth and Form of Fetus	Fetal Physiology	Parturition	Adaptations to Postnatal Life	OverviewAnswers to Clinical Vignettes and Review QuestionsIndex