This book provides students with a systematic approach to histology which is ideal as a study companion to support students of medicine, biomedical sciences and life sciences in their studies and also as an excellent tool for medical board review.

This sixth edition has been fully updated by experts in the field, Stevens and Lowe's Human Histology is designed to provide a highly-visual, well-structured, learning resource.


Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Preface to the sixth edition
Acknowledgements to the sixth edition
Human Histology online videos
List of Illustrations
List of Tables
1. Histology
Introduction
Cells are basic functional units
Techniques used in histology and cell biology
Electron microscopy
Confocal microscopy
Virtual microscopy
2. The cell
Introduction
Cell membranes
Transport in and out of cells
Cytosol
The nucleus
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi
Vesicles
Cytoskeleton
Cell inclusions and storage products
Cell division
Cell death
3. Epithelial cells
Introduction
Epithelial cell junctions
Epithelial cell surface specializations
Secretory adaptations
Barrier function of epithelium
4. Support cells and the extracellular matrix
Introduction
Extracellular matrix
Basement membrane and external lamina
Cell adhesion to extracellular matrix
Support cell family
5. Contractile cells
Introduction
Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Myofibroblasts
Pericytes
Myoepithelial cells
6. Nervous tissue
Introduction
Nerve cells (neurons)
Myelin
Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
7. Blood cells
Introduction
Bone marrow derived stem cells
Methods of studying the blood cells
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Haematopoiesis
Bone marrow
8. Immune system
Introduction
Lymphocytes
Macrophages and dendritic cells
Bone marrow
Thymus
Lymph nodes
Spleen
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
9. Blood and lymphatic circulatory systems and heart
Introduction
Blood circulatory system
Systemic blood vessels
Portal blood systems
Lymphatic circulatory system
Stem cells and the vasculature
The heart
Stem cells and the heart
10. Respiratory system
Introduction
Pulmonary vasculature
Pleura
11. Alimentary tract
Introduction
Oral cavity and its contents
Teeth
The gums
Salivary glands
Transport passages
Oesophagus
Anal canal
Digestive tract
Stomach
Small intestine
Exocrine pancreas
Large intestine
Appendix
12. Liver
Introduction
Liver vasculature
Hepatocytes
Functional organization of hepatocytes
Intrahepatic biliary tree
Gallbladder
13. Musculoskeletal system
Introduction
Skeletal muscle
Muscle attachments
Bone
Bone cells
Mineralization of osteoid
Bone remodelling
Joints
14. Endocrine system
Introduction
Endocrine cell and tissue specialization
Pituitary
Anterior pituitary
Posterior pituitary
Hypothalamus
Pineal gland
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid
Adrenals
Pancreas
Ovary and testis
Diffuse neuroendocrine system
Paraganglia
15. Urinary system
Introduction
Kidney structure
Kidney function
Kidney vasculature
Renal microcirculation
Nephron
Glomerulus
Glomerular filtration barrier
Mesangium
Tubular and collecting system
Renal interstitium
Juxtaglomerular apparatus
Erythropoietin synthesis
Lymphatic drainage and nerve supply of the kidney
Lower urinary tract
16. Male reproductive system
Introduction
Testes
Epididymis
Vas deferens
Seminal vesicles
Prostate
Bulbourethral glands
Penis
Endocrine control
17. Female reproductive system
Introduction
Mons pubis, labia majora and labia minora
Clitoris
Vagina
Uterus
Ovary
Menstrual cycle
Pregnancy
Trophoblast and placenta
18. Skin and breast
Introduction
Epidermis
Skin appendages
Dermis
Subcutaneous tissue
Features of skin in different sites
Breast
19. Special senses
Introduction
Ear
Eye
Accessory components of the eye
Case studies
Review questions
Review answers
Index