The second edition of this book is aligned with the National Medical Council s competency-based undergraduate curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate. This book is an ideal resource for UG students (MBBS & BDS) and for candidates preparing for PG and competitive examinations in various specialties - MD, DNB, MS, FRCS, MRCP, DM, MCh also would find it an authentic reference source. Manifestation Key Features New to this Edition • Division into five sections to ensure completeness on application-based learning. • Addition of new chapters on Genetic Counselling, and Recent Advances in Genetics to generate curiosity about the topics. • Begins each chapter with Anamnese, a clinical scenario to stimulate readers curiosity. • Includes Brain Teasers with solved MCQs at the end of each chapter for self-assessment. • 230 New illustrations in the form of three-dimensional diagrams, clinical photographs, ultrasonographs have been incorporated to enhance visual representation. • Frequently Asked Questions in Embryology and Genetics from previous university question papers presented for quick reference and mapping with relevant syllabus. • 30 Embryology Charts for Practical Examination help the learners to assimilate well the learnt concepts. Key Characteristics • Text is presented in a simple, precise, and point-wise manner, with complex information summarized in tables. • Integrates Clinical Nuggets containing interesting facts about the topic. • Concludes each chapter with Klinische Perlen, addressing the applied aspects of the subject matter. • Features a Points to Ponder section for a quick recap of key concepts. • Provides references under the heading Further Readings for detailed exploration of topics. Online Resources at www.medenact.com • Complimentary access to full e-book. • Labelled 30 embryological charts for a quick recap before viva voce. Back Cover Text The second edition of this book is aligned with the National Medical Council s competency-based undergraduate curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate. This book is an ideal resource for UG students (MBBS & BDS) and for candidates preparing for PG and competitive examinations in various specialties – MD, DNB, MS, FRCS, MRCP, DM, MCh also would find it an authentic reference source. New to this Edition • Division into five sections to ensure completeness on application-based learning. • Addition of new chapters on Genetic Counselling, and Recent Advances in Genetics to generate curiosity about the topics. • Begins each chapter with Anamnese, a clinical scenario to stimulate readers curiosity. • Includes Brain Teasers with solved MCQs at the end of each chapter for self-assessment. • 230 New illustrations in the form of three-dimensional diagrams, clinical photographs, ultrasonographs have been incorporated to enhance visual representation. • Frequently Asked Questions in Embryology and Genetics from previous university question papers presented for quick reference and mapping with relevant syllabus. • 30 Embryology Charts for Practical Examination help the learners to assimilate well the learnt concepts. Key Characteristics: • Text is presented in a simple, precise, and point-wise manner, with complex information summarized in tables. • Integrates Clinical Nuggets containing interesting facts about the topic. • Concludes each chapter with Klinische Perlen, addressing the applied aspects of the subject matter. • Features a Points to Ponder section for a quick recap of key concepts. • Provides references under the heading Further Readings for detailed exploration of topics. Online Resources at www.medenact.com • Complimentary access to full e-book. • Labelled 30 embryological charts for a quick recap before viva voce.