Larsen's Human Embryology.pdfembryology for medical students

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embryology for medical students,E verystudentwillbeaffectedbypregnancy,eithertheirmother’s,
because what happens in the womb does not necessarily stay in
the womb, or by someone else’s. As health care professionals, you will often
encounter women of childbearing age who may be pregnant, or you may
have children of your own, or maybe it is a friend who is pregnant. In any
case, pregnancy and childbirth are relevant to all of us, and unfortunately,
these processes often culminate in negative outcomes. For example, 50% of
all embryos are spontaneously aborted. Furthermore, prematurity and birth
defects are the leading causes of infant mortality and major contributors to
disabilities. Fortunately, new strategies can improve pregnancy outcomes,
and health care professionals have a major role to play in implementing
these initiatives. However, a basic knowledge of embryology is essential to
the success of these strategies, and with this knowledge, every health care
professional can play a role in providing healthier babies.Clinical Correlates: In addition to describing normal events, each
chapter contains clinical correlates that appear in highlighted boxes. This
material is designed to demonstrate the clinical relevance of embryology
and the importance of understanding key developmental events as a first
step to improving birth outcomes and having healthier babies. Clinical
pictures and case descriptions are used to provide this information, and
this material has been increased and updated in this edition.
Genetics: Because of the increasingly important role of genetics and
molecular biology in embryology and the study of birth defects, basic
genetic and molecular principles are discussed. llqe first chapter provides
an introduction to molecular processes, defines terms commonly used
in genetics and molecular biology, and describes key pathways used