The second edition of this book is thoroughly updated in accordance with the syllabus of Embryology recommended by the Medical Council of India. Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, this profusely illustrated book provides the essential knowledge of embryology without extraneous details. The specific learning objectives have been given at the beginning of each chapter to facilitate self-learning by the students.
Salient Features
- Inclusion of new features such as learning objectives, timing of key developmental events facilitate to focus on important facts
- Thorough revision of the chapters on cell division and gametogenesis, extraembryonic membranes, developments of face, nose and palate; cardiovascular system, urogenital system
- Present applications of embryology in clinical practice
- Inclusion of new diagrams and improvement in earlier diagrams for easy understanding and reproducibility
- Addition of an appendix on embryological structures and their derivatives help in quick recall
- Core competencies prescribed by the MCI are covered and competency codes are included in the text
Online Features
Complimentary access to online animations, chapter-wise image bank along with the complete e-book
- Thorough revision of the chapters on cell division and gametogenesis, extraembryonic membranes, developments of face, nose and palate; cardiovascular system, urogenital system - Core competencies prescribed by the MCI are covered and competency codes are included in the text
Salient Features
- Inclusion of new features such as learning objectives, timing of key developmental events facilitate to focus on important facts
- Thorough revision of the chapters on cell division and gametogenesis, extraembryonic membranes, developments of face, nose and palate; cardiovascular system, urogenital system
- Present applications of embryology in clinical practice
- Inclusion of new diagrams and improvement in earlier diagrams for easy understanding and reproducibility
- Addition of an appendix on embryological structures and their derivatives help in quick recall
- Core competencies prescribed by the MCI are covered and competency codes are included in the text
Online Features
Complimentary access to online animations, chapter-wise image bank along with the complete e-book
- Thorough revision of the chapters on cell division and gametogenesis, extraembryonic membranes, developments of face, nose and palate; cardiovascular system, urogenital system - Core competencies prescribed by the MCI are covered and competency codes are included in the text
Table of Contents
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgments
- Introduction to Human Embryology
- Reproductive System
- Cell Division and Gametogenesis
- Fertilization and Formation of Germ Layers
- Formation of Primitive Streak, Notochord, Neural Tube, Subdivisions of Intraembryonic Mesoderm, and Folding of Embryo
- Extraembryonic Membranes and Twinning
- Integumentary System
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Pharyngeal Apparatus
- Development of Tongue and Thyroid
- Development of Face, Nose, and Palate
- Digestive Tract
- Major Digestive Glands and Spleen
- Development of Oral Cavity (Mouth)
- Respiratory System
- Body Cavities and Diaphragm
- Development of Heart
- Development of Blood Vessels
- Development of Urinary System
- Genital System
- Development of Nervous System
- Pituitary, Pineal, and Adrenal Glands
- Eye and Ear
- Medical Genetics
- Application of Embryology in Clinical Practice
Multiple Choice Questions
Figure Credits
Index
Authors
Vishram Singh 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 Committeefor Scientific Publications (FICSP) of IFAA. 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.
