Before We Are Born Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects

**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Anatomy/Embryology**<br> <br> Thoroughly revised and updated with the latest advances in human embryology, including the <b>cellular and molecular basis of development</b>, <i>Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects, 11th Edition</i>, offers <b>clinically relevant and highly illustrated coverage</b> of this complex field. It is based on the popular text <i>The Developing Human</i>, written by the same expert and experienced educator author team. Coverage has been carefully selected to provide an <b>easily accessible understanding of all the core aspects of embryology,</b> including normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development. <ul> <li>Covers the <b>essentials of normal and abnormal human development</b> for students in a variety of health science disciplines, reflecting <b>new research findings</b> and current clinical practice through concise text and abundant, clearly labeled illustrations</li> <li>Offers <b>authoritative, easily accessible, step-by-step coverage</b> from conception through all stages of development to birth</li> <li>Features many <b>new color photographs</b> and <b>new diagnostic images</b> (3D ultrasound, CT, and MR images)</li> <li>Includes an updated teratology section, revised and highlighted information on molecular aspects of developmental biology and genetics, and new information on the cellular and molecular basis of embryonic development</li> <li>Contains <b>nearly 700 USMLE-style questions</b> with full answers and explanations to help prepare for professional exams</li> <li>Includes <b>clinical cases</b> in every chapter that make important connections between human development and clinical practice-ideal for preparing for USMLE Step 1 and similar exams</li> <li>Provides access to <b>18 full-color, expertly narrated animations</b> that guide students through key concepts of embryologic development</li> <li>Follows the official international list of embryological terms (<i>Terminologia Embryonica</i>, 2019)</li> <li><b>An eBook version is included with purchase.</b> The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud</li> </ul>