Before we are born : essentials of embryology and birth defects / Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud, Mark G. Torchia. - 8th ed. - Philadelphia, PA : Saunders/Elsevier, 2016 - xviii, 348 p. : PB - Before we are born : .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to human development -- Human reproduction -- First week of development -- Second week of development -- Third week of development -- Development during weeks four to eight -- Fetal period : the ninth week to birth -- Placenta and fetal membranes -- Body cavities, mesenteries, and diaphragm -- Pharyngeal apparratus -- Respiratory system -- Alimentary system -- Urogenital system -- Cardiovascular system -- Musculoskeletal system -- Nervous system -- Eye and ear -- Integumentary system -- Human birth defects -- The cellular and molecular basis of development.

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