This is the fourth edition of an acclaimed introductory textbook on the structure and function of human chromosomes. The book is strengthened by the complete revision of material on the molecular genetics of chromosomes and chromosomal defects.
Topics and purpose of this bookIntroductionThe ontology, phylogeny and clinical importance of muscle variation seen in the light of the myology of human aneuploid syndromesTable 1 - Examples of muscle variations and their clinical correlations in karyotipically normal humansTris…
With a focus on human anatomy and medicine, this book examines both muscular and skeletal birth defects in humans with trisomy. It also deals with Down syndrome, which, due to its high incidence and the fact that individuals with the syndrome often live until adulthood, is of sp…
This book focuses on human anatomy and medicine and specifically on both muscular and skeletal birth defects in humans with trisomy. Moreover, this book also deals with Down syndrome, which is one of the most studied human syndromes and, due to its high incidence and the fact th…
Down syndrome is a genetic condition which causes varying degrees of learning disability as well as other health problems. Nearly one baby in every 1000 born in the UK has the condition. Parents are often frightened and confused by the birth of a baby with Down syndrome, and the…