BRS Embryology,9780781757263

BRS Embryology

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Edition: 3rd
ISBN13: 9780781757263
ISBN10: 0781757266
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Pub. Date: 2004-10-25
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Summary

BRS Embryology embodies the popular BRS format of succinct outline review of content followed by USMLE-style questions with explanations. The overall content and questions have been updated to reflect the evolving nature of the USMLE.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Prefertilization Events
1(8)
Sexual Reproduction
1(1)
Chromosomes
1(1)
Meiosis
2(1)
Oogenesis: Female Gametogenesis
2(2)
Spermatogenesis
4(1)
Clinical Considerations
4(5)
Study Questions for Chapter 1
6(2)
Answers and Explanations
8(1)
Week 1 of Human Development (Days 1--7)
9(5)
Fertilization
9(1)
Cleavage and Blastocyst Formation
10(1)
Implantation
10(1)
Clinical Considerations
10(4)
Study Questions for Chapter 2
12(1)
Answers and Explanations
13(1)
Week 2 of Human Development (Days 8--14)
14(8)
Further Development of the Embryoblast
14(1)
Further Development of the Trophoblast
14(1)
Development of Extraembryonic Mesoderm
14(1)
Clinical Considerations
15(7)
Study Questions for Chapter 3
18(2)
Answers and Explanations
20(2)
Embryonic Period (Weeks 3--8)
22(9)
General Considerations
22(1)
Further Development of the Embryoblast
22(4)
Vasculogenesis
26(1)
Hematopoiesis
26(1)
Clinical Considerations
27(4)
Study Questions for Chapter 4
29(1)
Answers and Explanations
30(1)
Cardiovascular System
31(17)
Formation of Heart Tube
31(1)
Primitive Heart Tube Dilatations
32(1)
Dextral Looping
32(1)
The Aorticopulmonary (AP) Septum
32(1)
The Atrial Septum
33(2)
The Atrioventricular (AV) Septum
35(1)
The Interventricular (IV) Septum
35(4)
The Conduction System of the Heart
39(1)
Coronary Arteries
39(1)
Development of the Arterial System
39(2)
Development of the Venous System
41(7)
Study Questions for Chapter 5
43(3)
Answers and Explanations
46(2)
Placenta and Amniotic Fluid
48(13)
Formation of the Placenta
48(1)
Placental Components: Decidua Basalis and Villous Chorion
48(1)
Placental Membrane
48(3)
Placenta as Endocrine Organ
51(1)
Umbilical Cord
51(1)
Circulatory System of the Fetus
51(2)
Amniotic Fluid
53(1)
Twinning
53(3)
Clinical Considerations
56(5)
Study Questions for Chapter 6
59(1)
Answers and Explanations
60(1)
Nervous System
61(24)
Overview
61(1)
Development of the Neural Tube
61(1)
Neural Crest Cells
62(2)
Placodes
64(1)
Vesicle Development of the Neural Tube
64(1)
Histogenesis of the Neural Tube
64(2)
Layers of the Early Neural Tube
66(1)
Development of the Spinal Cord
66(1)
Development of Myelencephalon
67(1)
Development of Metencephalon
68(1)
Development of Mesencephalon
68(2)
Development of Diencephalon, Optic Structures, and Hypophysis
70(1)
Development of Telencephalon
70(3)
Development of Sympathetic Nervous System
73(1)
Development of Parasympathetic Nervous System
73(1)
Development of Cranial Nerves
73(1)
Development of Choroid Plexus
74(1)
Congenital Malformations of the Central Nervous System
74(2)
Selected Photographs, Sonograms, and Radiographs of Various Congenital Malformations
76(9)
Study Questions for Chapter 7
81(2)
Answers and Explanations
83(2)
Ear
85(7)
Overview
85(1)
The Internal Ear
85(1)
The Membranous and Bony Labyrinth
85(2)
Middle Ear
87(1)
External Ear
87(1)
Congenital Malformations of the Ear
87(5)
Study Questions for Chapter 8
90(1)
Answers and Explanations
91(1)
Eye
92(8)
Development of Optic Vesicle
92(2)
Development of Other Eye Structures
94(1)
Congenital Malformations of the Eye
95(2)
Summary
97(3)
Study Questions for Chapter 9
98(1)
Answers and Explanations
99(1)
Digestive System
100(17)
Overview
100(1)
Derivatives of the Foregut
100(8)
Derivatives of the Midgut
108(3)
Derivatives of the Hindgut
111(1)
Anal Canal
112(1)
Mesenteries
112(5)
Study Questions for Chapter 10
114(2)
Answers and Explanations
116(1)
Respiratory System
117(10)
Upper Respiratory System
117(1)
Lower Respiratory System
117(10)
Study Questions for Chapter 11
125(1)
Answers and Explanations
126(1)
Head and Neck
127(10)
Pharyngeal Apparatus
127(1)
Development of the Thyroid Gland
127(2)
Development of the Tongue
129(1)
Development of the Face
130(1)
Development of the Palate
130(1)
Development of the Mouth
130(2)
Development of the Nasal Cavities
132(1)
Clinical Considerations
132(5)
Study Questions for Chapter 12
135(1)
Answers and Explanations
136(1)
Urinary System
137(11)
Overview
137(1)
Development of the Metanephros
137(1)
Relative Ascent of the Kidneys
138(1)
Blood Supply of the Kidneys
138(1)
Development of the Urinary Bladder
138(2)
Development of the Female Urethra
140(1)
Development of the Male Urethra
140(1)
Clinical Considerations
140(4)
Development of the Suprarenal Gland
144(4)
Study Questions for Chapter 13
146(1)
Answers and Explanations
147(1)
Female Reproductive System
148(9)
The Indifferent Embryo
148(1)
Development of the Gonads
148(1)
Development of the Genital Ducts
149(1)
Development of the Primordia of the External Genitalia
150(1)
Clinical Considerations
150(7)
Study Questions for Chapter 14
155(1)
Answers and Explanations
156(1)
Male Reproductive System
157(10)
The Indifferent Embryo
157(1)
Development of the Gonads
157(1)
Development of the Genital Ducts
158(1)
Development of the Primordia of the External Genitalia
159(1)
Clinical Considerations
159(5)
Summary
164(3)
Study Questions for Chapter 15
165(1)
Answers and Explanations
166(1)
Integumentary System
167(9)
Skin
167(1)
Hair and Nails
168(2)
Mammary, Sweat, and Sebaceous Glands
170(1)
Teeth
171(5)
Study Questions for Chapter 16
175(1)
Answers and Explanations
175(1)
Skeletal System
176(10)
Skull
176(1)
Vertebral Column
177(4)
Ribs
181(1)
Sternum
181(1)
Bones of the Limbs and Limb Girdles
181(1)
Osteogenesis
182(1)
General Skeletal Abnormalities
182(4)
Study Questions for Chapter 17
185(1)
Answers and Explanations
185(1)
Muscular System
186(4)
Skeletal Muscle
186(1)
Smooth Muscle
187(1)
Cardiac Muscle
187(1)
Clinical Considerations
187(3)
Study Questions for Chapter 18
189(1)
Answers and Explanations
189(1)
Upper Limb
190(6)
Overview of Development
190(1)
Vasculature
190(1)
Musculature
190(3)
Nerves (Brachial Plexus)
193(1)
Rotation of the Upper Limb
194(1)
Skeletal
194(2)
Study Questions for Chapter 19
195(1)
Answers and Explanations
195(1)
Lower Limb
196(7)
Overview of Development
196(1)
Vasculature
196(1)
Musculature
197(1)
Nerves (Lumbosacral Plexus)
197(1)
Rotation of the Lower Limb
197(3)
Skeletal
200(3)
Study Questions for Chapter 20
202(1)
Answers and Explanations
202(1)
Body Cavities
203(5)
Formation of the Intraembryonic Coelom
203(1)
Partitioning of the Intraembryonic Coelom
203(1)
Positional Changes of the Diaphragm
203(1)
Clinical Considerations
204(4)
Study Questions for Chapter 21
206(1)
Answers and Explanations
207(1)
Pregnancy
208(6)
Endocrinology of Pregnancy
208(1)
Pregnancy Dating
209(1)
Pregnancy Milestones
209(1)
Prenatal Diagnostic Procedures
210(1)
Fetal Distress During Labor (Intrapartum)
211(1)
The APGAR Score
211(1)
Puerperium
211(1)
Lactation
212(2)
Study Questions for Chapter 22
213(1)
Answers and Explanations
213(1)
Numerical Chromosomal Anomalies
214(5)
Polyploidy
214(1)
Aneuploidy
214(2)
Selected Photographs
216(3)
Study Questions for Chapter 23
218(1)
Answers and Explanations
218(1)
Structural Chromosomal Abnormalities
219(9)
Deletions
219(1)
Microdeletions
219(1)
Translocations
220(1)
Fragile Sites
221(1)
Isochromosomes
221(1)
Inversions
221(1)
Breakage
221(1)
Selected Photographs
222(6)
Study Questions for Chapter 24
226(1)
Answers and Explanations
227(1)
Single-Gene Inherited Diseases
228(5)
Autosomal Dominant Inheritance
228(1)
Autosomal Recessive Inheritance
228(1)
X-Linked Dominant Inheritance
229(1)
X-Linked Recessive Inheritance
229(1)
Mitochondrial Inheritance
230(1)
The Family Pedigree in Various Inherited Diseases
230(3)
Study Questions for Chapter 25
232(1)
Answers and Explanations
232(1)
Multifactorial Inherited Diseases
233(2)
Introduction
233(1)
Type 1 Diabetes
233(2)
Study Questions for Chapter 26
234(1)
Answers and Explanations
234(1)
Teratology
235(10)
Introduction
235(1)
Infectious Agents
235(3)
TORCH Infections
238(1)
Childhood Vaccinations
238(1)
Category X Drugs
239(1)
Category D Drugs
240(1)
Chemical Agents
240(1)
Recreational Drugs
241(1)
Ionizing Radiation
241(1)
Selected Photographs
241(4)
Study Questions for Chapter 27
244(1)
Answers and Explanations
244(1)
Appendix 245(1)
Comprehensive Examination 246(12)
Figure and Table Credits 258(13)
Index 271

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