Human Embryology: Prenatal Development of Form and Function

Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Introductory Concepts....Pages 1-13
Formation, Maturation And Structure of the Germ Cells and Ovulation....Pages 14-34
The Female Genital Tract....Pages 35-53
Fertilization, Cleavage and Formation of the Germ Layers....Pages 54-82
The Implantation of the Blastocyst and the Development of the Fetal Membranes, Placenta and Decidua....Pages 83-131
Physiology of the Placenta....Pages 132-161
The Fate of the Germ Layers and the Formation of the Essential (Primary) Tissues Including the Blood....Pages 162-173
Growth of the Embryo and Fetus; Development of External Form; Estimation of Embryonic and Fetal Age....Pages 174-191
Determination, Differentiation, the Organizer Mechanism, Abnormal Development and Twinning....Pages 192-227
Cardio-Vascular System....Pages 228-290
Alimentary and Respiratory Systems, Pleural and Peritoneal Cavities....Pages 291-376
The Urogenital System....Pages 377-436
Nervous System....Pages 437-525
Skeletal System....Pages 526-547
Muscle and Fascia....Pages 548-565
Integumentary System....Pages 566-576
Comparative Vertebrate Development....Pages 577-620
Back Matter....Pages 621-646