The Genetics of the Skeleton: Animal Models of Skeletal Development

by David R. Johnson

The effects of genetic mutations on the mammalian skeleton are a useful aid in understanding how the skeleton develops. This book describes these effects, using the mouse as a primary source for considering the precartilaginous, cartilaginous, and bony skeletons, regional anatomy, and the interactions between genes and teratogens. The author summarizes the normal development of each part before discussing its mutations and completes his study by synthesizing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198541635
• ISBN13: 9780198541639
• Release Date: October 1986
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.5"