The Visible Embryo
The Human Multimedia Anatomy Tutorial (MAT) provides users with a detailed
look at the first few stages of embryological development.
Questions:
A. Where does fertilization occur?
B. What is the primitive streak?
Embryo
Development
Although this site is still under construction, it provides the user with
useful information about human embryology.
Question: Describe the events of day six of human development.
Prenatal
Diagnosis
The user can discover important information about prenatal diagnoses at this
site.
Question: Describe several techniques of prenatal diagnosis.
Online Mendelian
Inheritance in Man
This database is a comprehensive catalog of human genes and genetic disorders
authored and edited by Dr. Victor McKusick and colleagues at Johns Hopkins
and elsewhere. It was developed for the World Wide Web by the National Center
for Biotechnology Information. The database contains detailed textual information,
pictures, and reference information.
Questions:
A. Who is this database primarily designed for?
B. Describe current information on cystic fibrosis.
Genline
This database includes useful information about genetic disorders.
Question: Who maintains Genline?
Pediatric
Points of Interest
A variety of pediatric issues are discussed at this interesting site. Question:
List several interesting links provided by this site.
