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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Luiz Carlos Junqueira, MD, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Medical School
University of São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil

José Carneiro, MD, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Institute of Biomedical Sciences
University of São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil