Mastering Histology Practical’s: A Comprehensive & Sequential Guide
- 1st Edition - March 6, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Raja Rajeshwari Devi R
- Language: English
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• A systematic, stepwise methodology for drawing histology diagrams, enabling accurate reproduction in exams, enhancing conceptual
understanding, and fostering self-directed learning.
• Comprehensive illustrated guidance that reduces confusion, sharpens drawing skills and minimizes reliance on peer imitation.
• Well-labelled final diagrams curated for precise reproduction in theory papers, practical assessments and competitive examinations.
• Concise key identification points with relevant clinical anatomy to maximize performance and scoring potential in both undergraduate
and postgraduate evaluations.
• Photomicrographs to facilitate easy identification of structures and correct notations in examinations.
• An exclusive, easy-to-follow comparison table for MCQs and viva questions, compiled uniquely for this book.
• Aligned with NMC guidelines, this book also embraces a Self-Directed Learning–Teaching Learning approach.
understanding, and fostering self-directed learning.
• Comprehensive illustrated guidance that reduces confusion, sharpens drawing skills and minimizes reliance on peer imitation.
• Well-labelled final diagrams curated for precise reproduction in theory papers, practical assessments and competitive examinations.
• Concise key identification points with relevant clinical anatomy to maximize performance and scoring potential in both undergraduate
and postgraduate evaluations.
• Photomicrographs to facilitate easy identification of structures and correct notations in examinations.
• An exclusive, easy-to-follow comparison table for MCQs and viva questions, compiled uniquely for this book.
• Aligned with NMC guidelines, this book also embraces a Self-Directed Learning–Teaching Learning approach.
SECTION 1
General Histology 4
Plate 1 Simple Squamous Epithelium 4
Plate 2 Simple Columnar Epithelium 6
Plate 3 Simple Cuboidal Epithelium 8
Plate 4 Stratifi ed Squamous Keratinized Epithelium 10
Plate 5 Stratifi ed Squamous Non-Keratinized Epithelium 12
Plate 6 Stratifi ed Columnar Epithelium 14
Plate 7 Stratifi ed Cuboidal Epithelium 16
Plate 8 Pseudostratifi ed Ciliated Columnar Epithelium 18
Plate 9 Transitional Epithelium/Urothelium 20
Plate 10 Loose Areolar Connective Tissue 22
Plate 11 Dense Regular Connective Tissue (Tendon) 24
Plate 12 Yellow Adipose Tissue 26
Plate 13 Mucous Acini 28
Plate 14 Serous Acini 30
Plate 15 Mucous Acini with Serous Demilune 32
Plate 16 Hyaline Cartilage 34
Plate 17 Elastic Cartilage 36
Plate 18 Fibrocartilage 38
Plate 19 Bone (Transverse Section) 40
Plate 20 Bone (Longitudinal Section) 42
Plate 21 Cancellous/Compact/Spongy Bone 44
Plate 22 Developing Bone 46
Plate 23 Skeletal Muscle (Longitudinal Section) 50
Plate 24 Skeletal Muscle (Transverse Section) 52
Plate 25 Cardiac Muscle 54
Plate 26 Smooth Muscle (Longitudinal and Transverse Section) 56
Plate 27 Lymph Node 58
Plate 28 Palatine Tonsil 60
Plate 29 Thymus 62
Plate 30 Spleen 64
Plate 31 Peripheral Nerve (Transverse Section) 66
Plate 32 Peripheral Nerve (Longitudinal Section) 68
Plate 33 Optic Nerve (Cut Section) 70
Plate 34 Sympathetic/Autonomic Ganglion 72
Plate 35 Dorsal Root/Sensory/Spinal Ganglion 74
Plate 36 Elastic/Large/Conducting Artery 76
Plate 37 Muscular/Medium-Sized/Distributing Artery 78
Plate 38 Arteriole and Venule 80
Plate 39 Large Vein 82
Plate 40 Thin Skin 84
Plate 41 Thick Skin 86
SECTION 2
Systemic Histology 88
Plate 42 Lip (Longitudinal Section) 88
Plate 43 Dried Tooth 90
Plate 44 Tongue – Circumvallate Papillae 92
Plate 45 Mucous Salivary Gland 94
Plate 46 Serous Salivary Gland 96
Plate 47 Mixed Salivary Gland 98
Plate 48 Epiglottis 100
Plate 49 Trachea 102
Plate 50 Lung 104
Plate 51 Oesophagus (Distal Part) 106
Plate 52 Stomach – Fundus 108
Plate 53 Stomach – Pylorus 110
Plate 54 Duodenum 112
Plate 55 Jejunum 114
Plate 56 Ileum 116
Plate 57 Appendix 118
Plate 58 Large Intestine 120
Plate 59 Liver 122
Plate 60 Gall Bladder 124
Plate 61 Pancreas 126
Plate 62 Kidney 128
Plate 63 Ureter 130
Plate 64 Urinary Bladder 132
Plate 65 Ovary 134
Plate 66 Fallopian Tube 136
Plate 67 Uterus – Proliferative Stage 138
Plate 68 Uterus – Secretory Stage 140
Plate 69 Cervix 142
Plate 70 Mammary Gland (Inactive) 144
Plate 71 Mammary Gland – Lactating 146
Plate 72 Placenta 148
Plate 73 Umbilical Cord 150
Plate 74 Testis 152
Plate 75 Epididymis 154
Plate 76 Vas/Ductus Deferens 156
Plate 77 Prostate 158
Plate 78 Seminal Vesicle 160
Plate 79 Pituitary Gland 162
Plate 80 Thyroid Gland 164
Plate 81 Parathyroid Gland 166
Plate 82 Adrenal/Suprarenal Gland 168
Plate 83 Cerebrum 170
Plate 84 Cerebellum 172
Plate 85 Spinal Cord 174
Plate 86 Cornea 176
Plate 87 Retina 178
SECTION 3
Comparison Tables 180
1 Histology of Epithelium 180
2 Histology of Cartilage 182
3 Histology of Connective Tissue 183
4 Histology of Blood Vessels 184
5 Histology of Muscle 185
6 Histology of Lymphoid Tissue 186
7 Histology of Gastrointestinal Tract (Comparison Table of General
Characteristics) 187
8 Histology of Gastrointestinal Tract (Comparison Table of Individual
Characteristics) 188
9 Histology of Tracheobronchial Tree 190
General Histology 4
Plate 1 Simple Squamous Epithelium 4
Plate 2 Simple Columnar Epithelium 6
Plate 3 Simple Cuboidal Epithelium 8
Plate 4 Stratifi ed Squamous Keratinized Epithelium 10
Plate 5 Stratifi ed Squamous Non-Keratinized Epithelium 12
Plate 6 Stratifi ed Columnar Epithelium 14
Plate 7 Stratifi ed Cuboidal Epithelium 16
Plate 8 Pseudostratifi ed Ciliated Columnar Epithelium 18
Plate 9 Transitional Epithelium/Urothelium 20
Plate 10 Loose Areolar Connective Tissue 22
Plate 11 Dense Regular Connective Tissue (Tendon) 24
Plate 12 Yellow Adipose Tissue 26
Plate 13 Mucous Acini 28
Plate 14 Serous Acini 30
Plate 15 Mucous Acini with Serous Demilune 32
Plate 16 Hyaline Cartilage 34
Plate 17 Elastic Cartilage 36
Plate 18 Fibrocartilage 38
Plate 19 Bone (Transverse Section) 40
Plate 20 Bone (Longitudinal Section) 42
Plate 21 Cancellous/Compact/Spongy Bone 44
Plate 22 Developing Bone 46
Plate 23 Skeletal Muscle (Longitudinal Section) 50
Plate 24 Skeletal Muscle (Transverse Section) 52
Plate 25 Cardiac Muscle 54
Plate 26 Smooth Muscle (Longitudinal and Transverse Section) 56
Plate 27 Lymph Node 58
Plate 28 Palatine Tonsil 60
Plate 29 Thymus 62
Plate 30 Spleen 64
Plate 31 Peripheral Nerve (Transverse Section) 66
Plate 32 Peripheral Nerve (Longitudinal Section) 68
Plate 33 Optic Nerve (Cut Section) 70
Plate 34 Sympathetic/Autonomic Ganglion 72
Plate 35 Dorsal Root/Sensory/Spinal Ganglion 74
Plate 36 Elastic/Large/Conducting Artery 76
Plate 37 Muscular/Medium-Sized/Distributing Artery 78
Plate 38 Arteriole and Venule 80
Plate 39 Large Vein 82
Plate 40 Thin Skin 84
Plate 41 Thick Skin 86
SECTION 2
Systemic Histology 88
Plate 42 Lip (Longitudinal Section) 88
Plate 43 Dried Tooth 90
Plate 44 Tongue – Circumvallate Papillae 92
Plate 45 Mucous Salivary Gland 94
Plate 46 Serous Salivary Gland 96
Plate 47 Mixed Salivary Gland 98
Plate 48 Epiglottis 100
Plate 49 Trachea 102
Plate 50 Lung 104
Plate 51 Oesophagus (Distal Part) 106
Plate 52 Stomach – Fundus 108
Plate 53 Stomach – Pylorus 110
Plate 54 Duodenum 112
Plate 55 Jejunum 114
Plate 56 Ileum 116
Plate 57 Appendix 118
Plate 58 Large Intestine 120
Plate 59 Liver 122
Plate 60 Gall Bladder 124
Plate 61 Pancreas 126
Plate 62 Kidney 128
Plate 63 Ureter 130
Plate 64 Urinary Bladder 132
Plate 65 Ovary 134
Plate 66 Fallopian Tube 136
Plate 67 Uterus – Proliferative Stage 138
Plate 68 Uterus – Secretory Stage 140
Plate 69 Cervix 142
Plate 70 Mammary Gland (Inactive) 144
Plate 71 Mammary Gland – Lactating 146
Plate 72 Placenta 148
Plate 73 Umbilical Cord 150
Plate 74 Testis 152
Plate 75 Epididymis 154
Plate 76 Vas/Ductus Deferens 156
Plate 77 Prostate 158
Plate 78 Seminal Vesicle 160
Plate 79 Pituitary Gland 162
Plate 80 Thyroid Gland 164
Plate 81 Parathyroid Gland 166
Plate 82 Adrenal/Suprarenal Gland 168
Plate 83 Cerebrum 170
Plate 84 Cerebellum 172
Plate 85 Spinal Cord 174
Plate 86 Cornea 176
Plate 87 Retina 178
SECTION 3
Comparison Tables 180
1 Histology of Epithelium 180
2 Histology of Cartilage 182
3 Histology of Connective Tissue 183
4 Histology of Blood Vessels 184
5 Histology of Muscle 185
6 Histology of Lymphoid Tissue 186
7 Histology of Gastrointestinal Tract (Comparison Table of General
Characteristics) 187
8 Histology of Gastrointestinal Tract (Comparison Table of Individual
Characteristics) 188
9 Histology of Tracheobronchial Tree 190
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- Published: June 15, 2026
- Language: English
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Raja Rajeshwari Devi R
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Dept of Anatomy, Panimalar Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, India.