Embryology (Developmental Anatomy) is being taught using online resources rather than lecture presentations in Veterinary Anatomy I (CVM 6903). This web page serves as a content portal in that it presents links to the online resources. (For each exam, you will be notified what Embryology content will be included.)

NOTE: We present morphological changes associated with embryonic development, i.e., Developmental Anatomy. Molecular mechanisms of embryonic development (which are largely unknown) are not included.

The following web sites are provided for your online learning:

1] Embryology Highlights Screencasts web site
    (http://vanat.cvm.umn.edu/embryoHL/)

    Screencasts are arranged in a web app for mobile devices:
     Embryology Highlights Screencasts web app
     (http://vanat.cvm.umn.edu/mEmbryoHL/)

2] Embryology Core Questions web site
    (http://vanat.cvm.umn.edu/embrCoreQues/)

3] Veterinary Developmental Anatomy:   Subject
     Outlines & Knowledge Self-Assessment web site
     (http://vanat.cvm.umn.edu/embrSE/

Optional lecture notes are available as a PDF document:
4] Veterinary Developmental Anatomy Lecture Notes
(http://vanat.cvm.umn.edu/vanatpdf/EmbryoLectNotes.pdf),

The optional Lecture Notes provide the most detailed presentation of Embryology (Developmental Anatomy). Screencasts are video lecture presentations that highlight Embryology content (with less detail than is found in the Notes). Core Questions capture essential Embryology knowledge with reduced detail information. Subject Outlines & Knowledge Self-Assessment is supplemental for self-assessing your embryology knowledge.

1. Early Embryogenesis:
     Online Lectures (Screencasts):  [e.g., click to open]
          Early Embryogenesis 1
          Early Embryogenesis 2
          Early Embryogenesis 3
     Core Questions:  [e.g., click to open]
          Fertilization and Early Embryogenesis
          Fetal Membranes & Placentation
     Optional Detailed Notes (PDF):   [ click to view PDF ]
          Early Embryogenesis p. 3

2. Musculoskeletal Development:
     Online Lectures (Screencasts):
          Musculoskeletal Development 1
          Musculoskeletal Development 2
     Core Questions:
          Musculoskeletal Development
     Optional Detailed Notes (PDF):
          Musculo-Skeletal Development p. 16

3. Serous Body Cavities:
     Online Lectures (Screencasts):
          Serous & Body Cavity Development
     Core Questions:
          Body and Serous Membrane Cavities
     Optional Detailed Notes (PDF):
          Serous Body Cavities p. 23

4. Respiratory System Development:
     Online Lectures (Screencasts):
          Respiratory System Development
     Core Questions:
          Respiratory System Development
     Optional Detailed Notes (PDF):
          Respiratory System p. 38

5. Cardiovascular Development:
     Online Lectures (Screencasts):
          Cardiovascular Development 1
          Cardiovascular Development 3
          Cardiovascular Development 4
     Core Questions:
          Cardiovascular Development
     Optional Detailed Notes (PDF):
          Cardiovascular System p. 25

6. Digestive System Development:
     Screencasts:
          Digestive System Development
     Core Questions:
          Digestive System Development
     Optional Detailed Notes (PDF):
          Digestive System p. 32

7. Urinary System Development:
     Online Lectures (Screencasts):
          Urinary System Development
     Core Questions:
          Urinary System Development
     Optional Detailed Notes (PDF):
          Urinary System p. 41

8. Genital System Development:
     Online Lectures (Screencasts):
          Genital System Development
     Core Questions:
          Genital System Development
     Optional Detailed Notes (PDF):
          Genital System p. 44

9. Head Development:
     Online Lectures (Screencasts):
          Head Development 1
          Head Development 2
          Head Development 3
     Core Questions:
          Face & Pharynx
     Optional Detailed Notes (PDF):
          Pharynx, Face, Nasal Cavity & Mouth p. 49

10. Nervous System & Special Senses:
     Online Lectures (Screencasts):
          Nervous System Early Development
          Nervous System CNS Regions Development
          Nervous System PNS & Meninges Development
     Core Questions:
          Nervous System & Special Senses
     Optional Detailed Notes (PDF):
          Nervous System & Special Senses p. 56