Wheater's Functional Histology: A Text and Colour Atlas, 5th Edition

Highly Commended, Basic and Clinical Sciences Category, BMA Awards 2007!This best-selling atlas contains over 900 images and illustrations to help you learn and review the microstructure of human tissues. It starts with a section on general cell structure and replication. Basic tissue types are covered in the following section, and the third section presents the microstructures of each of the major body systems. The highest-quality color light micrographs and electron micrograph images are accompanied by concise text and captions which explain the appearance, function, and clinical significance of each image. The accompanying website lets you view all the images from the atlas with a "virtual microscope", allowing you to view the image at a variety of pre-set magnifications.

• Includes access to website containing book images and additional material, extra illustrations, self tests, and more
  
• “Virtual microscope” function on the website allows you to see images first in low-powered and then in high powered magnification
  
• New information on histology of bone marrow, male reproductive system, respiratory system, pancreas, blood, cartilage, muscle types, staining methods, and more
  
• Colour coding at the side of each page makes it easier for you to access information quickly and efficiently
  
• Bonus access to STUDENT CONSULT! At www.studentconsult.com, you'll find:
  • The complete text and illustrations of the book online, fully searchable
  • Downloadable image bank, perfect for essays and presentations
  • 50 free "Integration Links" to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles
  • Content clipping for handheld devices
  • An interactive community centre with a wealth of additional resources, and much more!

Philip J. Deakin is a General Medical Practitioner, Sheffield, UK