Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects

by Keith L. Moore, T V N Persaud, Mark G Torchia

Covering the essentials of normal and abnormal human development for students in a variety of health science disciplines, Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects, 10th Edition, reflects new research findings and current clinical practice through concise text and abundant illustrations. This edition has been fully updated by the world's foremost embryologists and is based on the popular text, The Developing Human, written by the same author team. It provides an easily accessible understanding of all of the latest advances in embryology, including normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development.


Features streamlined content throughout, numerous photographs of common clinical cases and embryological explanations, didactic illustrations, and nearly 700 USMLE-style questions with full answers and explanations to help prepare for professional exams.

Includes interactive clinical cases in every chapter that make important connections between human development and clinical practice-ideal for preparing for USMLE Step 1.

Features access to 18 full-color, expertly narrated animations that guide students through key concepts in learning the complexities of embryologic development.

Includes many new color photographs, new diagnostic images (3D ultrasound, CT scans, and MR images), an updated teratology section, revised and highlighted information on molecular aspects of developmental biology, and new information on the cellular and molecular basis of embryonic development.

Follows the official international list of embryological terms (Terminologia Embryonica, 2013). Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Genres: Medicine, Science, Medical, Textbooks

350 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

About the author

Keith L. Moore (MSc PhD FIAC FRSM FAAA) is a physician specializing in embryology and human development.

Reviews

[Duha Mirza · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best academic embryology book I have read ever, since it contains the fatus developing weeks in details, and not just that, but it adds the diseases and birth defects which goes along these weeks. And I believe in my specialist opinions as they see "before we are born" as an advance book.

[Juniper The Frog · Rating 5 out of 5]

9th Ed. Is actually what I read and give 5*, but I couldn't find that version on goodreads!

[Fares · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great textbook, easy to read and follow. Great illustrations and clinical correlates.

[Breck · Rating 3 out of 5]

Embryology is a pain, especially the first 3 weeks. A bilayer plate? Really? I'm supposed to be able to fully describe a bilayer plate? Didn't I just fully describe it by naming it?

Sheesh.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait to get this book and read the rest of it. I spent some time with it at the library today and the pictures were extremely helpful to me.

[Harry · Rating 4 out of 5]

another title, Embryology for dummies, it simply presented with many illustrations and tables make it more easy to read and understood.

[Rakan Shoqo]

its good

[Mie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very clear and easy to understand. I love the illustrations.

[Shikha Abdulrazaq · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very important and soo amazing