Book excerpt: This book can be used as a learning aid for undergraduates (MBBS and BDS),postgraduates and for those who are preparing for competitive exams in almost all specialities (MD, DNB, MS, FRCS, MRCP, DM, Mch) - Topics are updated according to the Medical Council of India, - Competency Based Undergraduate Curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate - Presented in the form of bullets for better grasping - Clinical Nuggets include interesting facts about the topic - Kliniche Perlen towards the end of each chapter deals with the applied aspects - Points to ponder section for a quick recap - Brain teasers with solved MCQs for self-assessment - Quick review of genetics according to new curriculum - Schematic diagrams and clinical photographs for better visualization of concepts - A note on recent advances to create a curiosity for the topics - YouTube channel by the author—LIFE IN THE WOMB with detailed explanation about the topics