About 250 diagrams are illustrative and simple enough that the student can recall and reprodused them easily at the time of examination. For a quick revision, summary of the text is given at the end of the chapter. A separate chapter deals with various factors responsible for producing congenital anomalies. A detailed account of congenital anomalies is presented at the end of development of each organ/system. 1. Introduction, 2. Gametes and Genital Tracts, 3. Early Development of Embryo, 4. Further Development of Embryo, 5. Placenta and Fetal Membranes, 6. Congenital Anomalies and Their Etiology, 7. Skin and Appendages, 8. Limbs, 9. Musculoskeletal System, 10. Development of Cardiovascular System, 11. Pharyngeal Apparatus, 12. Digestive System, 13. Respiratory System, Body Cavities and Diaphragm, 14. Urogenital System, 15. Nervous System, 16. The Eye and Ear.