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Textbook of Histology

  • 1st Edition - September 30, 2024
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Kumar Satish Ravi, Pushpa NB
  • Language: English

This textbook offers a comprehensive exploration of histology, focusing on the fundamental principles of tissue structure and function essential for understanding organismal… Read more

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This textbook offers a comprehensive exploration of histology, focusing on the fundamental principles of tissue structure and function essential for understanding organismal anatomy. Each chapter meticulously examines various tissues and their cellular components, accompanied by detailed illustrations and explanations. The textbook includes a FAQ section at the end of each chapter with essay and short-answer questions to reinforce learning, along with strategically placed multiple choice questions designed for exam preparation.
Special features of the textbook include a ‘Last Minute’ section for quick revision, integrated recordable diagrams, and chapter summaries to aid comprehension. Flowcharts and comparative tables enhance clarity by highlighting differences between similar structures. The book is aligned with the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework, providing detailed identification points for slides, including high-quality photographs of Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) slides and hand-drawn diagrams.
Overall, this holistic approach combines theoretical rigor with practical application, aiming to equip students with a thorough understanding of microanatomy and prepare them for academic success, adhering to the competencies outlined by the National Medical Commission.

Key features

  • Clear explanations and vivid illustrations deepen understanding of cellular structures and tissue functions.
  • High-quality, labeled H&E slides at various magnifications immerse students in histology.
  • Each chapter concludes with sections of FAQs and MCQs to encourage active learning.
  • Emphasis on text and legible histology diagrams fosters interactive learning.
  • Engaging flowcharts and comparative tables enhance understanding of structures.
  • Accompanying the book is a complimentary access to the color atlas, along with the eBook on MedEnact.

Table of contents

Part 1: General Histology

1. Introduction to Histology

2. Microscopy

3. Cell

4. Epithelial tissue

5. Connective tissue

6. Cartilage

7. Bone

8. Nervous tissue

9. Muscle tissue

10. Circulatory system

11. Lymphoid tissue

12. Glands

13. Skin and its appendages

14. Embryology

Part 2: Systemic Histology

15. Digestive system-1

16. Digestive system-2

17. Digestive system-3

18. Respiratory system

19. Urinary system

20. Endocrine system

21. Male reproductive system

22. Female reproductive system

23. Central nervous system

24. Special senses

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 15, 2024
  • Language: English

About the authors

KR

Kumar Satish Ravi

Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, India; Editor-in-Chief, National Journal of Clinical Anatomy; Ex. Sub-Dean (Academics) AIIMS Rishikesh;

Ex. Vice President, Anatomical Society of India
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, India

PN

Pushpa NB

Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy

JSS Medical College, Mysuru, India; Treasurer, Society of Clinical Anatomists; Assistant Editor, National Journal of Clinical Anatomy

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, JSS Medical College, Mysuru, India