Publication

2001 - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Language

English

Word Count

48,000 words, Guess

Page Count

192 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number00059359
  • Goodreads3820520
  • LibraryThing660353

Classifications

  • LCCQM601

Description

This book provides a concise, focused review of embryology information needed for the USMLE Step 1. Chapters cover prefertilization events and the embryonic period, embryologic development of each organ system, chromosomal abnormalities, inherited diseases, teratology and more. To prepare students for the clinical vignettes on the USMLE, the book includes numerous clinical cases with words and phrases that patients use. A mini-atlas at the end of each chapter presents photographs, MRIs, CT scans, and radiographs of various congenital malformations.

Description

This book includes 26 chapters that cover topics from prefertilization events and the embryonic period, to cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, head and neck, nervous, eye, ear, skeletal, and muscular system development. Also included are chapters on chromosomal abnormalities, inherited diseases, teratology and more. Radiographs, magnetic resonance (MR) images, and photos of congenital malformations are included, with pathology related to embryological development and clinical findings.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • High-Yield EmbryologyPaperbackLippincott Williams & Wilkins2001

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