Knowledge of Embryology - the branch which deals with the development of the human body - is essential for all levels of practitioners of medicine. Clinicians need a comprehensive knowledge of embryology to determine and interpret numerous developmental and congenital defects. It is the most essential sub-division of human anatomy and therefore the content of the subject cannot be reduced. This Mini Atlas is the product of the firm commitment of the authors to enable a student to easily understand, analyse and interpret embryological development. Part of the "Mini Atlas" series of books published by Anshan, covering a comprehensive range of disciplines within medicine and health sciences. The full series will develop into an outstanding resource for any medical library and each individual title will be a great value-for-money addition to a personal collection, or for use as a portable reference for work or home.