This book was first published in 1976 and since then has been widely accepted as the leading textbook on Human Embryology. The secret of its long-standing popularity lies in its readability, concise and clear text, and a profusion of simple but informative illustrations. The book presents essential concepts in human development, intended for use of medical students during their study of Anatomy, Pathology, Development Biology and Paediatrics. Each chapter opens with Highlights, followed by descriptions of normal development of particular systems in a systematic manner and concludes with ‘Time-table’ of events of development.