Histology

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. More.

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1. Cells and tissues
  
  Overview of the main cellular components and tissues.
  
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2. Simple epithelium
  
  Structures and types of simple epithelia.
  
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3. Stratified epithelium
  
  Structures and types of stratified epithelia.
  
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4. Intraepithelial glands
  
  Overview of the intraepithelial glands and related structures.
  
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Connective Tissue

The connective tissue connects the other tissues of the body and provides structural and metabolic support for other tissues and organs. More.

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1. Loose connective tissue
  
  Different types of loose connective tissue and related structures.
  
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2. Dense Connective Tissue
  
  Overview of the dense connective tissue
  
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3. Reticular Connective Tissue
  
  Appearance and features of the reticular connective tissue
  
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Nervous Tissue

The neurons and the glial cells are the main components of the Central and the Peripheral Nervous System. More.

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1. Neurons
  
  The neurons are the basic building blocks of the Nervous System
  
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2. Peripheral Nerves
  
  Histological appearance of the peripheral nerves
  
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3. Ganglia of the nervous system
  
  Group of neurons organised and located outside the Central Nervous System
  
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Muscle Tissue

The cells of the muscle tissue have the special ability to shorten or contract in order to produce movement of the body parts. There are three types of muscle... More.

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1. Skeletal Muscle Tissue
  
  This type of tissue is found in the skeletal muscles and is responsible for the voluntary movements of the bones.
  
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2. Smooth Muscle
  
  The smooth muscle tissue forms part of the wall of blood vessels and hollow internal organs, such as the stomach, intestine etc.
  
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3. Cardiac Muscle
  
  The cardiac muscle tissue is found in the myocardium and is responsible for the contraction of the heart.
  
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Cartilage and Bone

In this chapter we will explore the histological features of bones and cartilages which are special forms of connective tissue More.

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1. Fibrocartilage
  
  The fibrocartilage is a variety of cartilage that contains visible type I collagen fibers
  
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2. Hyaline Cartilage
  
  This type of cartilage has a glassy appearance.
  
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3. Elastic Cartilage
  
  Elastic cartilage is characterized by the presence of abundant elastic fibers.
  
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4. Bone tissue
  
  Bone is the basic unit of the human skeletal system.
  
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5. Bone tissue formation
  
  Histological appearance of the bone tissue formation
  
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The cardiovascular System

In this chapter we will describe the microscopic appearance of the blood and the histological features of the cardiovascular system. More.

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1. Blood
  
  Microscopic appearance of the blood
  
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2. Bone marrow
  
  Histological features of the bone marrow
  
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3. Arteries and veins
  
  General histological features of arteries and veins
  
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4. The heart
  
  Detailed microscopic anatomy of heart
  
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The Integumentary System

In this chapter we will explore the histological features of the parts of the integumentary system. More.

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1. Skin
  
  General histology of the skin.
  
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2. Sweat Glands
  
  Histological appearance of the sweat glands
  
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3. Peripheral Mechanoreceptors
  
  Histology of the peripheral mechanoreceptors.
  
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4. Scalp and Hair
  
  Histological features of the scalp and hair.
  
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The respiratory system

Histological appearance of the organs of the respiratory system.

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1. Lung
  
  Histological appearance of normal lung tissue and its components.
  
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2. Trachea
  
  Appearance and features of trachea under microscope.
  
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The excretory system

Histological features of the excretory system

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1. Kidney
  
  A thorough look at the microscopic structure of kidney and its cell types.
  
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2. Ureters
  
  Microscopic anatomy of ureters.
  
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3. Urethra and Bladder
  
  Microscopic Anatomy of both the urethra and the urinary bladder.
  
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The digestive system

Cells and tissues of the digestive system

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1. The esophagus
  
  Histological features of Esophagus.
  
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2. The stomach
  
  A thorough look at stomach under microscope.
  
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3. The duodenum
  
  Histological features of the duodenum.
  
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4. The jejunum
  
  General & distinctive histological features of the jejenum.
  
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5. The ileum
  
  A look at the distinguishing characteristics of the Ileum under microscope.
  
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6. The liver
  
  A thorough look at the body's largest compound gland under microscope.
  
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7. The gallbladder
  
  Histological features of the gallbladder.
  
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The male reproductive system

Histological features of the organs of the male reproductive system.

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1. Penis
  
  Microscopic anatomy in a cross-section through the human penis.
  
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