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9780471649823

Digital Histology : An Interactive CD Atlas with Review Text

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  • ISBN13:

    9780471649823

  • ISBN10:

    0471649821

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-04-01
  • Publisher: Wiley-Liss
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Summary

This multimedia resource offers a complete introduction to histology with superb clear and thoroughly labelled images and illustrations within an elegant navigation structure. Digital Histology is an interactive, annotated digital atlas of over 700 original micrographs, along with an accompanying review text. It is ideal for use as a tool for teaching, self-instruction, and self-assessment, as it was initially designed to replace or augment the laboratory component of graduate and undergraduate courses.

Author Biography

Alice S. Pakurar, Ph.D. and John W. Bigbee, Ph.D., both hold professorships in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Virginia Commonwealth University. Her excellence in teaching has been recognized by numerous teaching awards.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Tissue Preparation an Microscopy.
Tissue Preparation
Microscopy.
Units of Measure.
Chapter 2. Cell Structure.
Plasma Membrane.
Structural Components.
Cell Cycle and Cell Division.
Chapter 3. Epithelial Tissues.
General Properties of Epithelial Tissues.
Lining and Covering Epithelia.
Glandular Epithelia.
Chapter 4. Connective Tissue Proper.
General Properties of Connective Tissue.
Connective Tissue Proper.
Classification of Connective Tissues.
Chapter 5. Supporting Connective Tissues.
Cartilage.
Bone.
Chapter 6. Blood and Hematopoiesis.
Blood.
Hematopoiesis.
Chapter 7. Muscle Tissue.
Skeletal Muscle.
Cardiac Muscle.
Smooth Muscle.
Chapter 8. Nervous Tissue.
Neurons and Supporting Cells.
Myelin.
Connective Tissue Coverings.
Chapter 9. Organs and Organ System Overview.
Chapter 10. Cardiovascular System.
Components of the Circulatory System.
Vessels.
Heart.
Chapter 11. Skin.
Thin and Thick Skin.
Epidermis and Dermis.
Associated Structures.
Chapter 12. Digestive System.
Oral Cavity.
Tubular Digestive System.
Major Digestive Glands.
Chapter 13. Respiratory System.
General Concepts.
Conducting Portion.
Respiratory Portion.
Chapter 14. Lymphoid System.
General Concepts.
Diffuse and Nodular Lymphoid Tissue.
Major Lymphoid Organs.
Chapter 15. Urinary System.
Structure of the Kidney.
The Nephron.
Extrarenal Passageways,
Chapter 16. Endocrine System.
Pituitary Gland.
Thyroid Gland.
Parathyroid Gland.
Adrenal Gland.
Chapter 17. Female Reproductive System.
Ovary.
Uterus.
Vagina.
Placenta.
Breast.
Chapter 18. Male Reproductive System.
Testis.
Male Genital Ducts.
Genital Glands.
Chapter 19. Eye.
Eyelid.
Globe.
Chapter 20. Ear.
External Ear.
Middle Ear.
Inner ear.

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