Human Embryology & Teratology

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Since its initial publication, O'Rahilly and Muller's work has been recognized as an outstanding reference on human prenatal development, both normal and abnormal. The revised Third Edition provides comprehensive coverage of key topics in human embryology, integrating the latest findings from ongoing research. Authored by leading experts, it offers an overview of general and systemic development, referencing the internationally accepted Carnegie system of embryonic staging. The book is richly illustrated, featuring nearly 400 figures, including detailed color-enhanced line drawings that elucidate the developmental processes of major organs and systems. Each chapter concludes with useful recommendations for further reading. This edition has been thoroughly updated to include expanded discussions on the nervous system, reorganized chapters on the heart and eye, and clarified sections on the liver, vertebrae, and neuroteratology. It features expanded tables detailing the initial appearance of features in each body system, precise embryonic stages, and includes 35 new drawings and 27 new color photomicrographs. With numerous new references and updated terminology, this authoritative text is essential for physicians, biologists, students, and researchers focused on human anatomical development, making it an invaluable resource for practitioners across all medical and surgical subspecialties.