Before we are born : essentials of embryology and birth defects / Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud ; with the collaboration of Mark G. Torchia.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 322-325) and index.

1. Introduction to human embryology -- Embryological terminology -- Importance of and advances in embryology -- Descriptive terms -- Clinically oriented questions -- 2. Human reproduction -- The reproductive organs -- Gametogenesis -- Female reproductive cycles -- Transportation of the gametes -- Maturation of sperms -- Viability of oocytes and sperms -- Clinically oriented questions -- 3. The first week of human development -- Fertilization -- Cleavage of the zygote -- Formation of the blastocyst -- Clinically oriented questions -- 4. The second week of human development -- Formation of the amniotic cavity and embryonic disc -- Development of the chorionic sac -- Implantation sites of the blastocyst -- Clinically oriented questions -- 5. The third week of human development -- Gastrulation : formation of the germ layers -- Neurulation : formation of the neural tube -- Development of the somites -- Development of the intraembryonic coelom -- Early development of the cardiovascular system -- Development of the chorionic villi -- Clinically oriented questions -- 6. Human development during weeks four to eight -- Folding of the embryo -- Germ layer derivatives -- Control of embryonic development -- Highlights of development during weeks four to eight -- Estimation of embryonic age -- Clinically oriented questions --

7. The fetal period : the ninth week to birth -- Estimation of fetal age -- Highlights of the fetal period -- factors influencing fetal growth -- Procedures for assessing fetal status -- Clinically oriented questions -- 8. The placenta and the fetal membranes -- The placenta -- Parturition -- The amnion and the amniotic fluid -- The umbilical vesicle (yolk sac) -- The allantois -- Fetal membranes in multiple pregnancies -- Clinically oriented questions -- 9. Body cavities and mesenteries -- The embryonic body cavity -- Development of the diaphragm -- Clinically oriented questions -- 10. Pharyngeal apparatus -- Pharyngeal arches -- Pharyngeal pouches -- Pharyngeal grooves -- Pharyngeal membranes -- Development of the thyroid gland -- Development of the tongue -- Development of the salivary glands -- Development of the face -- Development of the nasal cavities -- Development of the palate -- Clinically oriented questions -- 11. The respiratory system -- Development of the larynx -- Development of the trachea -- Development of the bronchi and lungs -- Clinically oriented questions -- 12. The alimentary or digestive system -- The foregut -- Development of the spleen -- The midgut -- The hindgut -- Clinically oriented questions -- 13. The urogenital system -- Development of the urinary system -- Development of the suprarenal glands -- Development of the genital system -- Development of the inguinal canals -- Clinically oriented questions --

14. The cardiovascular system -- Early development of the heart and blood vessels -- Later development of the heart -- Anomalies of the heart and great vessels -- Derivatives of the pharyngeal arch arteries -- Pharyngeal arch artery anomalies -- Fetal and neonatal circulation -- Development of the lymphatic system -- Clinically oriented questions -- 15. The musculoskeletal system -- Skeletal system -- Development of bone and cartilage -- Development of the joints -- Development of the axial skeleton -- Development of the appendicular skeleton -- Muscular system -- Development of the limbs -- Clinically oriented questions -- 16. The nervous system -- Origin of the nervous system -- Development of the spinal cord -- Congenital anomalies of the spinal cord -- Development of the brain -- Congenital anomalies of the brain -- Development of the peripheral nervous system -- Development of the autonomic nervous system -- Clinically oriented questions -- 17. The eye and ear -- Development of the eye and related structures -- Development of the ear -- Clinically oriented questions -- 18. The integumentary system -- Development of the skin -- Development of the hairs -- Development of the mails -- Development of the mammary glands -- Development of the teeth -- Clinically oriented questions -- 19. Human birth defects -- Teratology : the study of abnormal development -- Anomalies caused by genetic factors -- Anomalies caused by environmental factors -- Anomalies caused by multifactorial inheritance -- Clinically oriented questions -- References and suggested reading -- Answers to clinically oriented questions -- Index.