Introduction Func Histology - Hardcover

Telford

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060465794 ISBN 13: 9780060465797

Publisher: HARPER COLLINS COLLEGE, 1990

Synopsis

This state-of-the-art textbook was the first in microscopic anatomy designed to interface with a videodisc. Now in its second edition, this award-winning book continues to offer undergraduate and graduate students a complete introduction to histology.
New to this Edition
This second edition includes information on a number of new topics, including- histogenesis, endocytosis, expanded discussion of intermediate filaments, histophysiology of glands, discussion of hemal nodes, embryonic development of skin, fetal cortex of the adrenal gland, expanded discussion of sertoli cell and blood supply of endometrium, the development of the reticular membrane of the eye, and a look at the latest microscopes such as the atomic force microscope, the high voltage electron microscope, and the confocal laser scanning microscope.
The authors have introduced insightful new Clinical Comments boxed inserts and a Glossary.

Features and Benefits

Clean, readable design with full-color presentation of the circulatory system and of hemopoiesis. Line art is always positioned with the text it accompanies, providing ease of reference.

A 48-page full-color atlas featuring histological look alikes that show students how to discern between seemingly identical cell and tissue types.

Unique to this text is a detailed 500-item glossary of terms that defines difficult terminology.

About this title

About the Author

Ira Rockwood Telford received his undergraduate and M.A. degrees from the University of Utah, and his Ph.D. from George Washington University. He is currently a Visiting Professor of Anatomy at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Telford has served as Instructor and Assistant Professor of Anatomy at George Washington University, and as Professor and Chairman of Department of Anatomy at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. He was Professor and Chairman of the Department of Anatomy School of Medicine at George Washington University, from 1953-72 where he became Emeritus Professor. Telford has also served as Professor of Anatomy at the Medical School of Georgetown University. He has taught anatomy to medical, dental, and graduate students for over fifty-five years. Telford is the author of a number of textbooks, monographs, and has served as an editor of numerous scientific publications. He is a member of a variety of professional associations including the American Association of Anatomists, Sigma Xi, and The International Anatomical Nomenclature Committee. Telford has received awards including a Fulbright scholarship to Great Britain, a listing in the World Who's Who in Science, and an Emeritus Scientist Award from the Society of Experimental Biology and Medicine.

Edition details

• Publisher: HARPER COLLINS COLLEGE
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060465794
• ISBN 13: 9780060465797
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 598