
Textbook of Histology
- 1st Edition - December 10, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- Authors: Kumar Satish Ravi, Pushpa NB
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 8 3 9 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 8 4 0 - 7
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This textbook offers a comprehensive exploration of histology, focusing on the fundamental principles of tissue structure and function essential for understanding organismal anatomy. Each chapter meticulously examines various tissues and their cellular components, accompanied by detailed illustrations and explanations. The textbook includes a FAQ section at the end of each chapter with essay and short-answer questions to reinforce learning, along with strategically placed multiple choice questions designed for exam preparation.
Special features of the textbook include a ‘Last Minute’ section for quick revision, integrated recordable diagrams, and chapter summaries to aid comprehension. Flowcharts and comparative tables enhance clarity by highlighting differences between similar structures. The book is aligned with the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework, providing detailed identification points for slides, including high-quality photographs of Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) slides and hand-drawn diagrams.
Overall, this holistic approach combines theoretical rigor with practical application, aiming to equip students with a thorough understanding of microanatomy and prepare them for academic success, adhering to the competencies outlined by the National Medical Commission.
Special features of the textbook include a ‘Last Minute’ section for quick revision, integrated recordable diagrams, and chapter summaries to aid comprehension. Flowcharts and comparative tables enhance clarity by highlighting differences between similar structures. The book is aligned with the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework, providing detailed identification points for slides, including high-quality photographs of Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) slides and hand-drawn diagrams.
Overall, this holistic approach combines theoretical rigor with practical application, aiming to equip students with a thorough understanding of microanatomy and prepare them for academic success, adhering to the competencies outlined by the National Medical Commission.
- Clear explanations and vivid illustrations deepen understanding of cellular structures and tissue functions.
- High-quality, labeled H&E slides at various magnifications immerse students in histology.
- Each chapter concludes with sections of FAQs and MCQs to encourage active learning.
- Emphasis on text and legible histology diagrams fosters interactive learning.
- Engaging flowcharts and comparative tables enhance understanding of structures.
- Accompanying the book is a complimentary access to the color atlas, along with the eBook on MedEnact.
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 10, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- Language: English
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Kumar Satish Ravi
Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, India; Editor-in-Chief, National Journal of Clinical Anatomy; Ex. Sub-Dean (Academics) AIIMS Rishikesh;
Ex. Vice President, Anatomical Society of IndiaAffiliations and expertise
Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, IndiaPN
Pushpa NB
Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy
JSS Medical College, Mysuru, India; Treasurer, Society of Clinical Anatomists; Assistant Editor, National Journal of Clinical Anatomy
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, JSS Medical College, Mysuru, India