Before We Are Born Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects 10th Edition 2020

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Preface

Before We Are Born has been in print for more than 46 years. This concise work is based on our larger book, The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, Eleventh Edition. The tenth edition of Before We Are Born has been completely updated to reflect current understanding of clinical human embryology. It provides the essentials of normal and abnormal development. As in earlier editions, clinically oriented materials are highlighted in green color (often called clinical green boxes). Every chapter has been revised thoroughly to reflect new research findings and their clinical significance, as well as new understanding of the developmental biology. 

This edition follows the official international list of embryological terms (Terminologia Embryonica, 2013). It is important that physicians, nurses, physician assistants, dentists, physical and occupational therapists, other health professionals, scientists, and students in the health professions throughout the world use the same name for each structure. We have included numerous new color photographs of embryos, fetuses (normal and abnormal), neonates (newborns), and children. There are also many new diagnostic images: US (ultrasound), CT (computed tomography) scans, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) studies of embryos and fetuses. An important feature of this book is the Clinically Oriented Questions, which appear at the end of each chapter.

 In addition, available through Elsevier’s studentconsult.com website, there are many helpful clinical case studies and questions with answers and explanations. These will benefit students preparing for USMLE Step 1 and similar examinations. Accompanying this tenth edition of Before We Are Born is an innovative set of 18 full-color animations that will assist students in learning the complexities of  embryologic development

The teratology (studies concerned with birth defects) section has been updated because the study of abnormal development is required for understanding the causes of birth defects and how these may be prevented. Molecular aspects of developmental biology have been highlighted throughout the book, especially in areas that appear promising for clinical medicine and future research. Moreover, Chapter 20 is devoted exclusively to more detailed information related to the cellular and molecular basis of embryonic development.

Acknowledgments

Many colleagues and students have made invaluable contributions to this ninth edition of Before We Are Born. We are indebted to the following colleagues (listed alphabetically) for either critical reviewing of chapters, making suggestions for improvement of this book, or providing some of the new figures: Dr. Steve Ahing, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Dr. David Bolender, Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Professor Margaret Buckingham, Department of Developmental Biology, Pasteur Institute, Paris, France; Dr. Albert Chudley, Departments of Pediatrics and Child Health and Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Dr. Blaine M. Cleghorn, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Dr. Frank Gaillard, Radiopaedia.org, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria;

 Dr. David F. Gomez-Gil, Chicago, Illinois; Dr. Boris Kablar, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Dr. Deborah Levine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts; Dr. Marios Loukas, St. George’s University, True Blue, Grenada; Professor Bernard J. Moxham, Cardiff School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales; Dr. Michael Narvey, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Dr. Drew Noden, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York; Dr. Shannon E. Perry, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California; Dr. Gregory J. Reid, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Professor Sir Peter W.J. Rigby, The Babraham Institute, Cambridge, England; Dr. L. Ross, Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas; Dr. Michael A. Rudnicki, Regenerative Medicine Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario; Dr. J. Elliott Scott, Departments of Oral Biology and Human Anatomy & Cell Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Dr. Gerald S. Smyser, formerly of the Altru Health System, Grand Forks, North Dakota; Dr. Alexandra Stanislavsky, Department of Radiology, Mercy Hospital for Women, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria; 

Dr. Richard Shane Tubbs, Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama; Dr. Edward O. Uthman, Consultant Pathologist, Richmond, Texas; and Dr. Michael Wiley, Department of Surgery, Division of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. The illustrations were prepared by Hans Neuhart, president of the Electronic Illustrators Group in Fountain Hills, Arizona. At Elsevier, we are indebted to Mr. Jeremy Bowes, Content Strategist, for his invaluable insights and unstinting support in the preparation of this 10th edition of the book. We are also grateful to Ms. Sharon Nash, Content Development Specialist, for her guidance and many helpful suggestions. Finally, we thank the Elsevier production team, especially Mrs. Julie Taylor, Project Manager, for bringing this book to completion. This new edition of Before We Are Born is the result of their dedication and technical expertise.