Netter's Essential Histology: With Correlated Histopathology - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 4th Edition

by William K. Ovalle, PhD and Patrick C. Nahirney, PhD

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Organized by body system and closely aligned with both gross anatomy and microanatomy, Netter’s Essential Histology, 4th Edition, is purpose-built for today’s evolving medical and health sciences education. Concise, intuitive, and visually rich, it seamlessly integrates gross anatomy and embryology with classic histology slides and state-of-the-art scanning electron microscopy to demystify complex structural relationships. This revised edition expands its clinical and educational impact with enhanced histopathology content, additional clinical correlation boxes, new self-assessment tools, and robust digital resources—enabling learners to confidently recognize, interpret, and apply histologic concepts.

Key Features
- Single-page topic coverage that delivers efficient, high-impact overviews for rapid comprehension and retention
- Clear differentiation of normal and diseased structures at the microscopic level through concise explanatory text, clinical boxes, Netter illustrations, and high-quality micrographs—spanning both classic and cutting-edge visualizations
- Expanded histopathology content with greater emphasis on practical applications relevant to medical and health professions
- Exceptional visual integration, featuring high-quality light and electron micrographs—including enhanced and colorized electron micrographs with 3D ultrastructural detail, presented alongside classic Netter illustrations to reinforce anatomy and cell biology concepts
- Comprehensive online resources including new self-assessment questions, author-narrated video overviews of each chapter, and Digital Slides
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Contents

I: CELLS AND TISSUES
1 The Cell
2 Epithelium and Exocrine Glands
3 Connective Tissue
4 Muscle Tissue
5 Nervous Tissue
6 Cartilage and Bone
7 Blood and Bone Marrow
II: SYSTEMS
8 Cardiovascular System
9 Lymphoid System
10 Endocrine System
11 Integumentary System
12 Upper Digestive System
13 Lower Digestive System
14 Liver, Gallbladder, and Exocrine Pancreas
15 Respiratory System
16 Urinary System
17 Male Reproductive System
18 Female Reproductive System
19 Eye and Adnexa
20 Special Senses
Authors

William K. Ovalle, PhD, University of British Columbia, Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences, Vancouver, BC, Canada and Patrick C. Nahirney, PhD, Professor of Anatomy and Histology, Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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