Embryology

1 credits · Professional

The purpose of this course is to provide a basic overview of human development, including an overview of early human embryogenesis and the origin and development of some of the major organ systems of the body. It includes gametogenesis and fertilization, cleavage and implantation, formation of the bilaminar embryonic disc, establishment of the body plan (gastrulation and neurulation), embryo folding, fetal membranes, cardiac development and placenta, orofacial development, and the development of the pharyngeal arches. These concepts will be used to explore the etiology of the major congenital anomalies.