This thoroughly revised fourth edition offers both clear descriptions and explanations of human embryonic development, introducing you to major families of important developmental molecules. Clinical aspects of development are covered throughout in boxed sections of text.  And this book comes with StudentConsult!

• First-rate clinical photos and clear drawings to help you memorize and understand normal and abnormal development.
• Review questions at the end of each chapter to help you assess your knowledge.
• Clear sections within the chapter and summaries at the end of each to help you navigate this complex subject.
• A new approach to the development of the head, particularly useful for dental students.
• Integration of contemporary developmental knowledge with classical embryologicai understanding.
• Interpretation of complex molecular developments to help you learn exactly how the embryo develops.