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General
Introduction to cells and tissues
Cells are the building blocks of the Human body. They work together to form what we know as tissues, the main focus in histology.
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Cells and tissuesOverview of the main cellular components and tissues.
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Eukaryotic cellOverview of the cell and its contents.
Epithelial tissue
Epithelia are cellular sheets that line the cavities of organs and cover the body surface. Learn here the histological features of the epithelial tissue.
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Simple epitheliumStructures and types of simple epithelia.
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Stratified epitheliumStructures and types of stratified epithelia.
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Intraepithelial glandsOverview of the intraepithelial glands and related structures.
Connective tissue
The connective tissue connects the other tissues of the body and provides structural and metabolic support for other tissues and organs.
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Loose connective tissueDifferent types of loose connective tissue and related structures.
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Dense connective tissueOverview of the dense connective tissue.
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Reticular connective tissueAppearance and features of the reticular connective tissue.
Nervous tissue
The neurons and the glial cells are the main components of the Central and the Peripheral Nervous System.
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NeuronsNeurons are the basic building blocks of the nervous system.
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Neurons: Structure and typesBasic neuron types and the structure of a neuron.
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Peripheral nervesHistological appearance of the peripheral nerves
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Ganglia of the nervous systemGroup of neurons organised and located outside the central nervous system.
Muscle tissue
The muscle tissue contracts in order to produce movement of the body parts. There are three types: skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle tissue.
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Skeletal muscle tissueThis type of tissue is found in the skeletal muscles and is responsible for the voluntary movements of the bones.
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Smooth muscleSmooth muscle tissue forms part of the wall of blood vessels and hollow internal organs, such as the stomach, intestine etc.
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Cardiac muscleCardiac muscle tissue is found in the myocardium and is responsible for the contraction of the heart.
Cartilage and bone
In this chapter we will explore the histological features of bones and cartilages which are special forms of connective tissue.
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FibrocartilageFibrocartilage is a variety of cartilage that contains visible type I collagen fibers.
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Hyaline cartilageThis type of cartilage has a glassy appearance.
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Elastic cartilageElastic cartilage is characterized by the presence of abundant elastic fibers.
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Bone tissueBone is the basic unit of the human skeletal system.
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Bone tissue formationHistological appearance of the bone tissue formation
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