High-Yield Embryology

Preface 1. Prefertilization Events I. Gametes (Oocytes and Spermatozoa) II. Meiosis III. Female Gametogenesis (Oogenesis) IV. Hormonal Control of the Female Reproductive Cycle V. Male Gametogenesis (Spermatogenesis) VI. Clinical Considerations 2. Week 1 (Days 1-7) I. Overview II. Fertilization III. Cleavage IV. Blastocyst Formation V. Implantation VI. Clinical Considerations 3. Week 2 (Days 8-14) I. Embryoblast II. Trophoblast III. Extraembryonic Mesoderm IV. Clinical Considerations 4. Embryonic Period (Weeks 3-8) I. Introduction II. Gastrulation III. Clinical Considerations 5. Placenta, Amniotic Fluid, and Umbilical Cord I. Placenta II. The Placenta as an Endocrine Organ III. The Placental Membrane IV. Amniotic Fluid V. Umbilical Cord VI. Vasculogenesis VII. Hematopoiesis VIII. Fetal Circulation 6. Cardiovascular System I. Formation of Heart Tube II. Primitive Heart Tube Dilatations III. The Aorticopulmonary (AP) Septum IV. The Atrial Septum V. The Atrioventricular (AV) Septum VI. The Interventricular (IV) Septum VII. Development of the Arterial System VIII. Development of the Venous System 7. Digestive System I. Primitive Gut Tube II. Foregut Derivatives III. Midgut Derivatives V. The Anal Canal VI. Mesenteries 8. Urinary System I. Overview II. The Pronephros III. The Mesonephros IV. The Metanephros V. Development of the Metanephros VI. Relative Ascent of the Kidneys VII Blood Supply of the Kidneys VIII. Development of the Urinary Bladder IX. Clinical Considerations 9. Female Reproductive System I. The Indifferent Embryo II. Development of the Gonads III. Development of Genital Ducts IV. Development of the Primordia of External Genitalia V. Clinical Considerations 10. Male Reproductive System I. The Indifferent Embryo II. Development of the Gonads III. Development of the Genital Ducts IV. Development of the Primordia of External Genitalia V. Clinical Considerations VI. Summary Table of Female