The Embryology of the Human Locomotor System

This atlas is well-conceived didacticly so that even readers with superficial knowledge in emryology will be able to comprehend the patterns of growth. It will also specifically help lecturers in the field; the chapter on developmental anomalies is especially important for the clinician.

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A Guide to Terminology and Organization.- 1 The Development of the Limb Buds.- 2 The Growth of Tubular Bones.- 3 The Development of the Articular Cartilage.- 4 The Early Development of the Spine.- 5 The Development of the Cervical Spine.- 6 The Development of the Thoracic Spine.- 7 The Development of the Lumbar Spine.- 8 Development of the Shoulder.- 9 The Development of the Elbow.- 10 The Development of the Wrist and Hand.- 11 The Development of the Pelvis.- 12 The Development of the Hip.- 13 The Development of the Knee.- 14 The Development of the Ankle and Foot.- 15 Variations and Malformations.