<p>Covering the essentials of normal and abnormal human development for students in a variety of health science disciplines, <i>Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects, 10th Edition</i>, <b>reflects new research findings and current clinical practice through concise text and abundant illustrations</b>. This edition has been fully updated by the world''s foremost embryologists and is based on the popular text, <i>The Developing Human</i>, written by the same author team. It provides an easily accessible understanding of all of the latest advances in embryology, including <b>normal and abnormal embryogenesis, causes of birth defects, and the role of genes in human development. </p></b><ul><li>Features streamlined content throughout, numerous photographs of common clinical cases and embryological explanations, didactic illustrations, and <b>nearly 700 USMLE-style questions with full answers and explanations</b> to help prepare for professional exams.</li><p><li>Incl