human embryology by bradley m. patten is a well-organized and accessible introduction to the subject, aimed at medical students and physicians. the book clearly explains the phases of human embryology, with a focus on those relevant to medicine. it includes clear explanations, examples, analogies, and effective recapitulation to aid in understanding and retention. the terminology is carefully chosen, with definitions provided for necessary terms and their synonyms. the book features high-quality illustrations, including drawings and photomicrographs from the carnegie collection, as well as some works by the author. in addition to the development of the embryo and fetus, the book includes chapters on adult reproduction, implantation, the placenta, fetal membranes, twinning, teratology, and age-related changes. it also includes an extensive index and bibliography. while there are minor issues such as dark photographs, defective labels, punctuation errors, and a few poorly written sentences, these can be corrected in a future edition. the book is highly recommended. motor disorders in nervous diseases by ernst herz and tracy j. putnam is a concise introduction to the most important part of a neurological examination. it provides a detailed description of motor phenomena, including reflexes, from a structural and physiological perspective.human embryology by bradley m. patten is a well-organized and accessible introduction to the subject, aimed at medical students and physicians. the book clearly explains the phases of human embryology, with a focus on those relevant to medicine. it includes clear explanations, examples, analogies, and effective recapitulation to aid in understanding and retention. the terminology is carefully chosen, with definitions provided for necessary terms and their synonyms. the book features high-quality illustrations, including drawings and photomicrographs from the carnegie collection, as well as some works by the author. in addition to the development of the embryo and fetus, the book includes chapters on adult reproduction, implantation, the placenta, fetal membranes, twinning, teratology, and age-related changes. it also includes an extensive index and bibliography. while there are minor issues such as dark photographs, defective labels, punctuation errors, and a few poorly written sentences, these can be corrected in a future edition. the book is highly recommended. motor disorders in nervous diseases by ernst herz and tracy j. putnam is a concise introduction to the most important part of a neurological examination. it provides a detailed description of motor phenomena, including reflexes, from a structural and physiological perspective.