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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Atlas of Fetal Development

Color Atlas of Life Before Birth: Normal Fetal Development, by Marjorie A. England (oversize HC, 1983, ex-lib., spine is weak, 216 pages, $6, which is 1/3 the internet price.)

Be aware, these photos are graphic. Also, that these photos were obtained by dissection. Some of these fetuses were so tiny, they needed to be dissected with cactus spines mounted on handles. More than 30 systems, as well as many sub-divisions are shown here in ultimate detail. For instance, there are 9 photos of the  external eye, and 6 microscopic ones.

Even the word amazing doesn't come close to describing this book. Look for it on the new non-fiction table, avail. 1/11.     (Later:the med. section)