This concise textbook has been written in easy to understand language for ease of exam revision. 3D illustrations provide images of embryological changes, while flowcharts make revision of developmental sequences easier. Tables summarise all the essential facts and boxes focus on the most important topics students need to remember. • 40 scanning electron micrographs give real insight on developing structures. • 70 clinical cases are provided of various anomalies encountered by eminent clinicians in the field of embryology. • Practice figures are included to help students be able to reproduce them in an exam environment.