Langman's Medical Embryology, 12th Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781451113426 ISBN-10: 1451113420 Copyright: 2012 Edition: 12th Author: Sadler, T. W. Doody's Expert Review    Score: 96 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Harris Goodman,  MD  (Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital) Description This book presents human embryology in terms of its clinical relevance. This edition replaces and expands upon the 2009 edition. Purpose It is intended to provide a basic understanding of human embryology for healthcare professionals, and relate that knowledge to clinically relevant cases. It meets these objectives with clear, concise text, beautifully simple and well-designed diagrams, and relevant clinical images. Audience Although it is written primarily for medical students, any healthcare professionals who deal with pregnant women, childbirth, newborn infants, and patients with birth defects will find this extremely useful. T.W. Sadler, PhD, an expert in embryology and birth defects, became coauthor with the 5th edition in 1985, and ever since has kept the solid foundation of the book intact while adding new and relevant material. Features The first half of the book discusses general embryology, from gametogenesis through the embryonic period. The second half describes the development of each organ system. All chapters include a concise summary, captivating clinical correlates, and a small number of clinical problems to solve. Answers are provided immediately before a helpful glossary of terms and an extensive index. Diagrams are very well designed and easy to understand, and photographs are clear and relevant. Assessment This is an extremely useful book for any student of human embryology and human anatomy. It retains the economy of text of early editions and beautiful diagrams, supplemented by brief descriptions of newer developments in molecular pathways, relevant clinical correlates, and helpful problems with answers. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient references? N/A 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. N/A 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. N/A 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 5 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 8 ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.