Table of Contents

Preface. General List of Abbreviations. GENERAL HUMAN EMBRYOLOGY AND TERATOLOGY. The History of Human Embryology and Teratology. Introduction and General Concepts. Gametogenesis, Ovulation, and Fertilization. Week 1 (Stages 2-4): Morula; Blastocyst. Weeks 1-21/2 (Stages 5 and 6): Implantation; Primitive Streak; Twinning. Weeks 21/2-4 (Stages 7-10): Somites; Neural Folds; Organogenesis. The Placenta and Development Adnexa. Stages, Age, Measurements, Growth, and External Form including the Face. Teratology and Prenatal Diagnosis. The Primary Tissues. SYSTEMIC HUMAN EMBRYOLOGY AND TERATOLOGY. The Integumentary System. The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems. The Digestive System. The Respiratory System. The Urinary System. The Reproductive System. The Endocrine System. The Skeletal System and the Limbs. The Nervous System. The Eye. The Ear. Appendix 1: Glossary of Eponymous Terms. Appendix 2: Tables of Measurements. Index. Index.