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