Textbook of Clinical Embryology / Vishram Singh .

New to the edition:

Addition of new chapters on Basic processes of development and their molecular regulation. Teratology/birth defects, prenatal diagnosis and fetal therapy.

Weekly organization of developmental events up to 8th week of development.

Salient Features:

Extensive revision of each chapter as per the basis on scientific advancement and subject requirement
Revised as per the competency based undergraduate medical curriculum and ensured coverage of all the competencies
Enriched text with additional new line diagrams, clinical photographs, ultrasonographs, flowcharts and tables to facilitate greater retention of knowledge
Clinical correlations integrated in the text, highlighting practical application of embryological facts have been modified extensively
Additional information of higher academic value presented in a simplified manner in N>B to make it more interesting for readers
Embryological events relevant to prenatal diagnostic and surgical procedures are clinically correlated throughout the text
Patient oriented case studies/problems and their embryological and genetic basis are presented at the end of each chapter for problem based learning in clinical situations
Golden facts to remember are useful for the candidates appearing in various entrance examinations like PGME, USMLE, PLAB, etc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface to the THIRD 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