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Textbook of Clinical Embryology, 3rd Edition

  • 3rd Edition - June 28, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Vishram Singh
  • Language: English

The third edition of this book is thoroughly updated in accordance with the competency-based curriculum as per guidelines of National Medical Commission. Following the recent tr… Read more

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The third edition of this book is thoroughly updated in accordance with the competency-based curriculum as per guidelines of National Medical Commission. Following the recent trends in medical education, this book has been profusely illustrated and designed in simple and easy to understand language. Considering the significant developments and advances in the subject, the book provides essential and conceptual knowledge through its feature – clinical correlations.

New to This Edition
• Addition of new chapters on Basic Processes of Development and Their Molecular Regulation; Teratology/Birth Defects; Prenatal Diagnosis, and Fetal Therapy.
• Weekly organization of developmental events up to 8th week of development.

Salient Features
• Extensive revision of each chapter as per the basis on scientific advancement and subject requirement.
• Revised as per the Competency Based Undergraduate Medical Curriculum and ensured coverage of all the competencies.
• Enriched text with additional new line diagrams, clinical photographs, ultrasonographs, flowcharts, and tables to facilitate greater retention of knowledge.
• Clinical correlations integrated in the text, highlighting practical application of embryological facts have been modified extensively.
• Additional information of higher academic value presented in a simplified manner in N.B. to make it more interesting for readers.
• Embryological events relevant to prenatal diagnostic and surgical procedures are clinically correlated throughout the text.
• Patient-oriented case studies/problems, and their embryological and genetic basis are presented at the end of each chapter for
problem-based learning in clinical situations.
• Golden facts to remember are useful for the candidates appearing in various entrance examinations like PGME, USMLE, PLAB, etc.
Online Resources at www.medenact.com
• Complimentary access to full e-book.
• Chapter-wise image bank.
• 47 Animations to supplement learning.

Key features

• Extensive revision of each chapter as per the basis on scientific advancement and subject requirement.

• Revised as per the Competency Based Undergraduate Medical Curriculum and ensured coverage of all the competencies.

• Enriched text with additional new line diagrams, clinical photographs, ultrasonographs, flowcharts, and tables to facilitate greater

retention of knowledge.

• Clinical correlations integrated in the text, highlighting practical application of embryological facts have been modified extensively.

• Additional information of higher academic value presented in a simplified manner in N.B. to make it more interesting for readers.

• Embryological events relevant to prenatal diagnostic and surgical procedures are clinically correlated throughout the text.

• Patient-oriented case studies/problems, and their embryological and genetic basis are presented at the end of each chapter for

problem-based learning in clinical situations.

• Golden facts to remember are useful for the candidates appearing in various entrance examinations like PGME, USMLE, PLAB, etc.

Table of contents

1 Introduction and History of Embryology

2 Basic Processes of Development and Their Molecular Regulation

3 Reproductive System, Ovarian Cycle, and Menstrual Cycle

4 Cell Division and Gametogenesis (Conversion of Germ Cells Into Male and Female Gametes)

5 First Week of Development: Fertilization, Cleavage, Blastocyst Formation, and Implantation

6 Second Week of Development: Implantation, Bilaminar Germ Disc, and Prechordal Plate

7 Third Week of Embryonic Development: Gastrulation, Primitive Streak, Notochord, Neural
Tube, Intraembryonic Mesoderm, and Somites

8 Fourth to Eighth Weeks of Embryonic Development: Organogenesis and Folding of Embryo

9 Teratology/Birth Defects, Prenatal Diagnosis, and Fetal Therapy

10 Extraembryonic Membranes, Placenta, Umbilical Cord, and Multiple Pregnancy

11 Integumentary System and Mammary Glands

12 Skeletal System, Development of Bones, Axial Skeleton, Limbs, and Joints

13 Muscular System

14 Development of Head, Neck, and Pharyngeal Apparatus

15 Development of Tongue and Thyroid Gland

16 Development of Face, Nose, and Palate

17 Development of Oral Cavity (Mouth), Salivary Glands, and Teeth

18 Digestive Tract, Foregut, Midgut, and Hindgut

19 Major Digestive Glands (Salivary Glands, Liver, and Pancreas) and Spleen

20 Respiratory System

21 Body Cavities and Diaphragm

22 Development of Heart

23 Development of Blood Vessels and Lymphatic System

24 Development of Urinary System

25 Genital System: Gonads and Genital Ducts

26 Development of Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Brain

27 Endocrine System: Pituitary, Pineal, and Adrenal Glands

28 Development of Eye and Ear

29 Medical Genetics

30 Application of Embryology in Clinical Practice
Appendix
Multiple Choice Questions
Index

Product details

  • Edition: 3
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 4, 2022
  • Language: English

About the author

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Vishram Singh

Vishram Singh is presently Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, and Member of the Academic Council and Core Committee PhD Course, Santosh Medical College, Santosh University, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is also Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the Anatomical Society of India. He holds MBBS and MS (Anatomy) degrees from King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, UP. Professor Singh has been teaching anatomy to undergraduate and postgraduate students at several colleges and institutes like King George’s Medical College, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and has been an examiner to various colleges and universities. He has more than 40 years of experience in teaching, research, and clinical practice. He is the recipient of The Best Teacher and Researcher Award from Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. He is an expert in anatomy and has more than 15 books to his credit and published several research articles in national and international journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Visiting Faculty, KMC, Mangalore; Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India; Editor-in-chief, Journal of the Anatomical Society of India; Member of Federative International Committee for Scientific Publications (FICSP) of IFAA