Netter's Atlas of Human Embryology

Illustrated by the world-renowned Frank H. Netter, MD and artists working in his tradition, Netter's Atlas of Human Embryology, Second Edition, provides a rich pictorial overview of human prenatal development. For each stage of development and for each body system, you'll find a brief description of the developmental plan, with key concepts and terminology, followed by discussions of histological principles, the classification of congenital anomalies, and basic cellular, molecular, and genetic concepts. An emphasis on morphological patterns in the embryo and fetus makes it easy to understand the structure and function of the adult body and the embryonic basis of natural variation as well as birth anomalies.

"The book's audience is first year medical, dental, and other students of embryology. The highly illustrated nature makes it an exemplary study of human embryonic development in a sequential format. The online format enhances the ability to have the book with you on a tablet or laptop and using the online index is vastly better and easier than using the print version.

The new edition is of significant value as it now includes new Consideration Points, new topics, and expanded coverage of clinical correlations and congenital anomalies. New summary tables and terminology sections at the end of each chapter, plus an appendix with all congenital anomalies and their embryological basis make it valuable for reviewing course material and preparing for the USMLE.

Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 Stars!" --Brian R. MacPherson, PhD (University of Kentucky College of Medicine)