LibGuides: MRC Year 1 Recommended Resources: Embryology

Embryology

Faculty Notes

Most embryology textbooks have "undergraduate" versions and "graduate" versions written by the same authors. The latter go into more detail. Below are listed the "graduate" texts, which are most appropriate for medical students.

Textbooks

The Developing Human, 11th ed. by Keith L. Moore; T. V. N. Persaud; Mark G. Torchia
Call Number: QS 604 M822d 2020
ISBN: 9780323611541
Publication Date: 2019-03-01
Faculty Note: "This book provides a comprehensive discussion of human embryology (genetic regulation and signaling), clinical correlates, and congenital anomalies. There are several animated videos and clinical case questions that accompany the e-version of this textbook, which are available on ClinicalKey" - M. Thurber
Librarian Note: Also available electronically through ClinicalKey.
Langman's Medical Embryology, 15th ed. by T. W. Sadler
Call Number: QS 604 L284m 2024
ISBN: 9781975179960
Publication Date: 2023-01-13
Faculty Note: "This book provides a concise discussion (not as thorough as Moore & Larsen) of human embryology. Discussions of molecular embryology (genetic regulation and signaling), clinical correlates, and congenital anomalies are also included." - M. Thurber
Larsen's Human Embryology, 6th ed. by Gary C. Schoenwolf; Steven B. Bleyl; Philip R. Brauer; Philippa H. Francis-West
Call Number: QS 604 L334h 2021
ISBN: 9780323696043
Publication Date: 2021-02-03
Faculty Note: "This book provides a comprehensive discussion of human embryology including discussions of molecular embryology (genetic regulation and signaling), clinical correlates, and congenital anomalies. There are several animated videos that accompany the e-version of this textbook, which are available on ClinicalKey." - M. Thurber
Librarian Note: Also available electronically through ClinicalKey.
Human Embryology and Developmental Biology, 7th ed. by Bruce M. Carlson
Call Number: QS 604 C284h 2024
ISBN: 9780323881685
Publication Date: 2023-11-01
Faculty Note: "This is an excellent textbook, but goes into more detail than medical students are expected to learn. I would recommend using this textbook if you still have questions after reading Moore, Langman, and Larsen." - M. Thurber
Librarian Note: Also available electronically through ClinicalKey.
High-Yield Embryology, 5th ed. by Ronald W. Dudek
Call Number: QS 618.2 D845h 2014
ISBN: 9781451176100
Publication Date: 2013-06-11
Faculty Note: "This book is a Board Review Series book. It contains summaries and questions for reviewing and should not be used as a primary resource."