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This popular text makes it surprisingly easy for you to gain an in-depth understanding of human embryology. Engaging and richly illustrated, it examines all aspects of human development, emphasising both basic concepts and relevant clinical problems. It presents a week-by-week and stage-by-stage view of how foetal organs and systems develop, why and when birth defects occur, and the roles the placenta and fetal membranes play in development. Salient Features Comprehensive, richly illustrated, and clinically oriented coverage equips you with a detailed grasp of human embryology Over 1800 crisp illustrations and up-to-date clinical photos help you to visualise the material Editor Keith L. Moore, is the recipient of the first (2007) "Henry Gray/Elsevier Distinguished Educator Award" — the American Association of Anatomists' highest award for excellence in human anatomy education at the medical/dental, graduate, and undergraduate level of teaching — and his award-winning teaching style will help you to learn this complex subject Review questions and answers at the end of each chapter test your knowledge and-help you prepare for exams User-friendly and full-colour, making it easier than ever for you to master key embryology concepts New! Sweeping updates reflect all of the latest advances, including IVF,cloning, and genes in human development _ New! Bonus online STUDENT CONSULT access includes 18 remarkable, specially developed animations that bring embryological development to life, and hundreds of additional support questions and answers to test your mastery of the material