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Essentials of Human Embryology, 2nd Edition

  • 2nd Edition - July 4, 2024
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Rosemol Xaviour
  • Language: English

The second edition of this book is aligned with the National Medical Council’s competency-based undergraduate curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate. This book is an ideal… Read more

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The second edition of this book is aligned with the National Medical Council’s competency-based undergraduate curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate. This book is an ideal resource for UG students (MBBS & BDS) and for candidates preparing for PG and competitive examinations in various specialties – MD, DNB, MS, FRCS, MRCP, DM, MCh also would find it an authentic reference source.

Key features

New to this Edition
• Division into five sections to ensure completeness on application-based learning.
• Addition of new chapters on Genetic Counselling, and Recent Advances in Genetics to generate curiosity about the topics.
• Begins each chapter with Anamnese, a clinical scenario to stimulate readers’ curiosity.
• Includes Brain Teasers with solved MCQs at the end of each chapter for self-assessment.
• 230 New illustrations in the form of three-dimensional diagrams, clinical photographs, ultrasonographs have been incorporated to enhance visual representation.
• Frequently Asked Questions in Embryology and Genetics from previous university question papers presented for quick reference and mapping with relevant syllabus.
• 30 Embryology Charts for Practical Examination help the learners to assimilate well the learnt concepts.

Key Characteristics
• Text is presented in a simple, precise, and point-wise manner, with complex information summarized in tables.
• Integrates Clinical Nuggets containing interesting facts about the topic.
• Concludes each chapter with Klinische Perlen, addressing the applied aspects of the subject matter.
• Features a Points to Ponder section for a quick recap of key concepts.
• Provides references under the heading Further Readings for detailed exploration of topics.

Online Resources at www.medenact.com
• Complimentary access to full e-book.
• Labelled 30 embryological charts for a quick recap before viva voce.

Table of contents

Competency Map

Section 1: Introduction to Embryology


1 Understanding the Embryonic Coordinates

2 History of Embryology

3 Gametogenesis

4 Female Reproductive Cycles

5 Fertilization

Section 2: Early Embryonic Development

6. First Week of Development

7 Second Week of Development

8 Third Week of Development

9 Fourth Week to Eighth Week of Development

10 Third Month to Birth

11. Development of Gut Tubes

12 Placenta and Umbilical Cord

13 Twinning

14 The Pharyngeal (Branchial) Apparatus

Section 3: Systemic Embryology

15 Cardiovascular System

16 Respiratory System

17 Digestive System

18 Urogenital System

19 Development of Face

20 Central Nervous System

21 Development of Eye

22 Development of Ear

23 The Integumentary System

24 Skeletal System

25 Muscular System

Section 4: Special Topics

26. Teratology

27 Recent Advances in Embryology

Section 5: Genetics

28 Medical Genetics

29 Genetic Counselling

30 Recent Advances
Embryology and Genetics: FAQs From Previous Years University Papers
Embryology Charts for Practical Examination
Index

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: July 15, 2024
  • Language: English