Before We Are Born: Essentials Of Embryology And Birth Defects, 11th Edition (True PDF From Publisher)

Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects, 11th Edition (True PDF from Publisher)

By Mark G. Torchia; T. V. N. Persaud

Thoroughly updated with the latest advancements in human embryology, Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects, 11th Edition, delivers clinically relevant, highly illustrated coverage of this intricate field. Drawn from the renowned text The Developing Human by the same expert author team, this concise guide offers accessible insights into normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in development for health science students. Featuring new color photographs, advanced diagnostic images (3D ultrasound, CT, MR), an updated teratology section, and revised molecular and cellular development content, it includes nearly 700 USMLE-style questions with answers for exam preparation. Clinical cases in each chapter connect embryology to practice, ideal for USMLE Step 1. With 18 narrated animations and adherence to the 2019 Terminologia Embryonica, plus an eBook for searchable text, figures, references, note-taking, highlighting, and read-aloud functionality, this is an essential resource.