HUMAN EMBRYOLOGY 8/ED

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This book was first published in 1976 and since then has been widely accepted as the leading textbook on Human Embryology. The secret of its long-standing popularity lies in its readability, concise and clear text, and a profusion of simple but informative illustrations. The book presents essential concepts in human development, intended for use of medical students during their study of Anatomy, Pathology, Development Biology and Paediatrics. Each chapter opens with Highlights, followed by descriptions of normal development of particular systems in a systematic manner and concludes with ‘Time-table’ of events of development. Salient Features of the Eighth Edition • A new chapter entitled ‘Molecular Control of Development’ has been added. • The text of each chapter has been extensively revised and updated. • The book is laid out in a larger format with coloured text and all-coloured illustrations imparting a completely ‘New Look’ to the book. • Many new illust

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Professor Inderbir Singh (MBBS, MS, PhD, FAMS) has a vast teaching experience, spanning over 50 years. He taught anatomy and embryology at various medical colleges from 1952 to 1989 and retired as Professor of Anatomy, Medical College, Rohtak. He had been conferred with the title of Professor Emeritus by the M.D. University, Rohtak. Professor Singh has also published a large number of research papers and books on Gross Anatomy, Histology and Neuroanatomy. Professor G.P. Pal (MBBS, MS, DSc, FASc, FNASc, FAMS) is currently Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy at the Modern Dental College and Research Centre, Indore. Earlier, he had been Head, Department of Anatomy in various medical colleges including M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar. Dr Pal is an eminent teacher and research worker and has numerous publications to his credit in journals of international repute. Table of Contents Preface to the Eighth Edition, Preface to the First Edition, 1. Some Preliminary Considerations 2. Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis 3.The Mestrual Cycle 4. Formation of Germ Layers 5. Further Development of Embryonic Disc 6. The Placenta 7. Formation of Tissues of the Body 8. The Skin and Its Appendages 9. The Pharyngeal Arches 10 The Skeleton 11. Face, Nose and Palate 12. Alimentary System I: Mouth, Pharynxn and Related Structures 13. Alimentary System II: Gastrointestinal Tract 14. Liver, Pancreas, Spleen; Respiratory System; Body Cavities 15. Cardiovascular System 16. Urogenital System 17. The Nervous System 18. Hypophysis Cerebri, Pineal, Adrenal 19. The Eye and Ear 20. Fate of the Germ Layers 21. Some General Considerations 22. Molecular Control of Development, Index