Langman’s Medical Embryology 14th Edition

Highly informative, this revised edition of Langman’s Medical Embryology gives students a better understanding of the essentials of clinically relevant aspects of embryology. This Eighth Edition includes more information on the genetics of birth defects thus enabling the reader to go beyond morphology and understand embryogenesis at both the cellular and molecular levels. Clinical aspects are emphasized throughout the text, and clinically-oriented problems are listed at the end of each chapter with answers provided in the appendix. Fifty new three-dimensional illustrations help to enhance students’ understanding of the organization and formation of the embryo at various stages. Many new SEMs, clinical photographs, and clearly labeled illustrations are incorporated throughout the text.

Vibrantly illustrated with full-color diagrams and clinical images, Langman’s Medical Embryology , 14th Edition helps medical, nursing, and health professions students confidently develop a basic understanding of embryology and its clinical relevance. Concise chapter summaries, captivating clinical correlates boxes, clinical problems, and a clear, concise writing style make the subject matter accessible and engaging to students throughout their courses.

• Updated content reflects the latest clinical findings on the effects of the Zika virus, urogenital system disorders, and more.
• Clinical Correlates boxes tie clinically relevant content to case-based scenarios students may encounter in practice.
• More than 400 full-color illustrations, micrographs, and clinical images clarify key aspects of embryonic development.
• Problems to Solve with accompanying answers help assess student understanding.
• Chapter summaries and an expanded glossary reinforce understanding of key development stages, terms, and clinical conditions.
• Illustrated Development Chart provides visually guides students through the stages of embryonic development at a glance.
• Updated online review questions with answers help students test their understanding and identify areas of weakness.
• eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today’s eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more

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