An American figure who served in the U.S. House of Representatives, this author's life was marked by a deep connection to Alabama and its evolving landscape. His experiences spanned mercantile pursuits, military service during the Civil War, and agricultural endeavors, all of which likely informed his unique perspective. After dedicating himself to the study of law, he was admitted to the bar and established a legal practice. His political career saw him elected to Congress, reflecting a commitment to public service and representation.
This overview of human development is intended to be of use to medical students in embryology or gross anatomy courses. This edition provides coverage of congenital malformations and rotation of the midgut, and contains new scanning electron micrographs illustrating the neural crest.
Widely acclaimed for its scientific authority, pedagogy, clinical relevance, and clear, concise writing, this classic text covers all aspects of embryology of interest to medical, nursing, and health professions students. It features outstanding full-color illustrations and clinical images and photographs, end-of-chapter summaries and Problems to Solve, and Clinical Correlates boxes that provide information on birth defects and other clinical entities directly related to embryologic concepts. This Eleventh Edition has additional images in the birth defects chapters, many new full-color clinical photographs, and recolorized drawings. Other highlights include a glossary, new and updated Problems to Solve, and updated molecular genetics information. A companion Website will include the fully searchable text, interactive review questions and problems, updated Simbryo animations of embryologic system development, and PowerPoint slides for instructors.