Nathaniel's Atlas of Human Embryology (Translated Version)

Author: Gao Yingmao
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This atlas primarily features hand-drawn illustrations by the world-famous Dr. Frank H. Netter, combined with concise text, to comprehensively, systematically, and vividly demonstrate the complex process of human embryonic development. The book consistently focuses on the morphogenesis during embryonic development and places great emphasis on the relationship between the embryonic development of various structures and their functions, as well as congenital anomalies. In addition to annotations for the illustrations, the book includes several tables, diagrams, summaries, and at the end of each chapter, it provides a compilation and explanation of professional terminology, effectively helping readers understand embryological knowledge.
Target Audience: Medical students, graduate students and teachers in embryology and related fields
This book focuses on analyzing all important events and processes in the normal and abnormal development of the human body before birth, thereby laying a solid foundation for further, more effective relearning and conducting related research work. For medical students who are new to embryology, this atlas serves as an ideal companion to an embryology textbook and is also an excellent review resource. Through over 600 images, numerous diagrams and tables, and concise text, the book vividly interprets the complex process of embryonic development, with a particular emphasis on the morphological changes of the embryo. It also explains some complex structures in adults that are closely related to embryonic development from the perspective of embryogenesis, clarifying the relationship between embryonic primordia and their derived structures, thereby providing embryological evidence for the development of each organ system in the human body. Additionally, the book introduces basic principles of histology, the classification of congenital defects, and important concepts in cellular, molecular, and genetic aspects, such as tissue induction, apoptosis, growth factors, genetic patterns, and genetic determination.
The illustrations in the book primarily come from Dr. Netter's series of specialized works. This series integrates fundamental and clinical knowledge in anatomy, embryology, physiology, and pathology. The book has the following features: full-color illustrations, series diagrams, concise tables; glossaries of professional terms at the end of each chapter; illustrated explanations of key concepts; and an appendix at the end that summarizes major congenital anomalies and their embryological foundations.