The study of human development has a long history of being viewed either embryonically, stressing prental development, or behaviorally, focusing on postnatal psychological and social development. Little has been published that considers human development as a continuum spanning the prenatal and postnatal periods...until now. This volume provides a study of human growth and development from conception to maturity, including the cellular and functional aspects of developing organs and systems.

Volume III discusses the developmental biology of hiuman organs and systems and represnts the third and final theme of this interdisciplinary investigation into human development. Part A covers the developmental aspects of muscle, bone, blood, and immunity.