Visually engaging and easy to use, Human Histology: A Text and Atlas for Physicians and Scientists covers the normal histology of every organ in the human body. This book presents full-page high-definition photomicrographs for organs and tissues, followed by a compact and simple-to-read description of the structures identified on the micrographs, offering a clear, visual understanding of this complex subject. With over 300 outstanding images, this reference is an invaluable resource for every clinical researcher and pathologist in need of easily accessible, relatively simple but detailed enough information on normal histology of different organs systems. Due to its compact, but detailed layout, the volume is an excellent tool for medical board review and can be recommended for medical students and histology course directors.
Author(s): Bertalan Dudás
Publisher: Academic Press
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 385
City: London
Human Histology
Contents
Preface
Abbreviations:
Chapter 1
Basic Tissues
Epithelium
Muscle tissue
Connective tissue
Cartilage
Bone
Blood
Nervous tissue
Chapter 2
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic follicles
Tonsils
Lymph node
Thymus
Spleen
Chapter 3
Cardiovascular System
Heart
General structure of vessels
Arteries
Capillaries
Veins
Lymphatic vessels
Chapter 4
Integumentary System
Skin
Hair follicles
Epithelial glands
Chapter 5
Digestive System I: Upper Alimentary Tract
Layers of the gastrointestinal tract
Lip
Tongue
Teeth and gingiva
Soft palate
Pharynx
Major salivary glands
Chapter 6
Digestive System II: Lower Alimentary Tract
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Chapter 7
Digestive System III: Liver and Pancreas
Liver
Gallbladder
Exocrine pancreas
Chapter 8
Respiratory System
Nasal cavity
Nasopharynx, soft palate
Larynx
Trachea
Lung
Chapter 9
Urinary System
Kidney
Ureter and urinary bladder
Chapter 10
Male Reproductive System
Testis and epididymis
Ductus (vas) deferens
Seminal vesicles
Prostate gland
Penis
Chapter 11
Female Reproductive System
Ovary
Oviduct
Uterus
Vagina
External genitalia
Placenta, umbilical cord
Mammary gland
Chapter 12
Endocrine System
Hypophysis (pituitary gland)
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid glands
Adrenal (suprarenal) gland
Pineal gland
Endocrine pancreas
Chapter 13
Nervous System
Nervous tissue
Peripheral nerve
Ganglia
Meninges
Spinal Cord
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Chapter 14
Sensory Organs
Eye
Palpebra
Lacrimal gland
Cochlea
Carotid body
Cutaneous receptors
Acknowledgement
Index
