Basic Histology: Text & Atlas, 10th Edition

Gives students the most thorough understanding of cell and tissue biology, structure, and function is now revised and updated in a FULL-COLOR Tenth Edition!

Reflecting the latest research in the field, the tenth edition provides students with a solid knowledge of how cell and tissue structures are linked with their functions. This book examines the structure and function of cells, the four basic body tissues, and each organ and organ system of the human body. Throughout, cell biology is emphasized as the most fundamental approach to understanding structure and function.

Features a full-color design, 300 full-color photomicrographs highlighting important structural details of cells and tissues, a companion CD-ROM Atlas with all 600 photos and illustrations in the book.

THE MOST RESPECTED HISTOLOGY TEXT IN THE WORLD IS NOW BETTER THAN EVER

Recognized as the leading medical histology text in the world, Basic Histology: Text & Atlas offers the most comprehensive approach to the relationship between tissue structure and function and the physiologic response in the human body. Completely updated and redesigned in true-to-life color, it continues to pave the way as the most authoritative text of its kind.

*Showcases over 600 high quality photomicrographs, electron micrographs, and illustrations, 500 of which are in full color
*Emphasizes cell biology as the most fundamental approach to understanding structure and function of tissues and organs
*Clear and comprehensive explanations of microscopic anatomy
*Full-color photomicrographs prepared from new tissue samples feature distinctive labeling that clearly pinpoints the elements of interest and enhances the didactic nature of the book
*Bonus CD-ROM image library includes all of the photomicrographs and illustrations in the book
*Medical applications relate histology to pathobiology, diagnosis, and clinical aspects of disease
*Key concepts highlighted in each chapter

Image Library CD-ROM
*Includes over 600 photomicrographs and illustrations from Basic Histology: Text & Atlas, 10th Edition
*Organized by chapter
*Fully searchable
*“Zoom in” and “zoom out” functionality facilitates exploration of the relationship between structure and function of cells and tissues and physiologic response
*Advanced image management system enables compilation of image catalogs and importation of images into PowerPoint presentations