Includes bibliographical references and index.

Embryology : old and new frontiers and an introduction to molecular regulation and signaling -- Gametogenesis : conversion of germ cells into male and female gametes -- First week of development : ovulation to implantation -- Second week of development : bilaminar germ disc -- Third week of development : trilaminar germ disc -- Third to eighth weeks : the embryonic period -- Third month to birth : the fetus and placenta -- Birth defects and prenatal diagnosis -- Skeletal system -- Muscular system -- Body cavities -- Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Digestive system -- Urogenital system -- Head and neck -- Central nervous system -- Ear -- Eye -- Integumentary system.

Accompanying CD-ROM, with title 'Simbryo : an animated tour of human development' contains ... "a dramatic suite of six animations showing embryological development beginning with the earliest stages through the evolution of the major organ systems, including cardiovascular, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and head and neck."--P. [4] of cover.