For more than three decades, Junqueira's Basic Histology has been unmatched in its ability to explain the function of cell and tissue structure in the human body. Updated to reflect the latest research in the field, and enhanced with more than 1,000 illustrations, most in full-color, the Fourteenth Edition reflects the most comprehensive and modern approach to understanding medical histology available anywhere. This well-regarded classic is distinguished by chapters focusing on the cytoplasmic and nuclear compartment of the cell, the four basic tissues that form the organs, and each organ system.
The most authoritative, current, and beautifully illustrated histology text available new chapter ending multiple-choice questions review must know material. New clinical vignettes have been added to each chapter. Full color, easy to understand drawings provide just the right level of detail necessary to reinforce key concepts and facilitate comprehension and retention of text material. For more than three decades, junqueiras basic histology has been unmatched in its ability to explain the function of cell and tissue structure in the human body. Updated to reflect the latest research in the field, and enhanced with more than 1,000 illustrations, most in full color, the fourteenth edition reflects the most comprehensive and modern approach to understanding medical histology available anywhere. This well-regarded classic is distinguished by chapters focusing on the cytoplasmic and nuclear compartment of the cell, the four basic tissues that form the organs, and each organ system. In response to reader demand, the legends are now concise, standalone summaries of the illustrations. Applauded for its visual appeal, junqueiras is enhanced by full color micrographs that comprise a complete atlas of tissue sections. These state-of-the-art micrographs highlight the important features of every tissue and organ in the human body, while full color, easy to understand drawings provide just the right level of detail necessary to clarify the text and make learning easier.
Our summer courses are non-credit courses in the fields of human anatomy (human body), histology (the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, and organs), and embryology (the study of the formation, development, and growth of a living organism).
Summer Clinical Anatomy is a five-week non-credit course that is taught by the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty. The course covers anatomic terminology and teaches anatomy by region. By the end of the course, you will have a sound foundation of anatomy. The course will also provide you with study techniques and teach you how to answer multiple-choice questions. Each student receives a certificate at the end of the four weeks. There are weekly quizzes that will not be graded but are administered to give you an idea of where you stand with understanding the material that is being presented.
The first series of lectures deals with the pre-fetal periods of development. We will discuss the formation of the gastrula, blastula, morula, and embryo. You will understand the formation of the embryonic germ layers and their adult derivatives. Following implantation, we will discuss the formation of the extraembryonic membranes, the formation of the placenta, and we will discuss the transition from the growing embryo to the developing fetus. Finally, we will examine the formation of some of the major body systems of the human fetus. Not all body systems will be discussed (because of time constraints) but the material presented in this course will serve as a solid foundation for your medical embryology course as well as other basic sciences courses (e.g. Histology, Neuroscience, & Gross Anatomy).
Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, and organs. In this five-session course, the student will understand the microanatomy of the fundamental tissues of the human body and correlate structure with function. The student's mastery of the course material is essential for future basic science training.
The first half of the course covers the microanatomy of the cell including membranes, cytoplasmic organelles, intracellular trafficking, the nucleus, the genome, cell division, and cell cycle. In the second half the microanatomy and biology of epithelium, connective tissue (including blood and hemopoiesis) muscle, nerve tissue, cartilage, and bone are covered.
There is a minimum number of students required for the courses to take place (see specific courses for the deadlines) so make sure to register early. In the case of course cancellations, students will be reimbursed for both tuition and registration fees.
Understanding the basic biology of human development.
General anatomy of the human body and corresponding histology:
- General considerations and concepts of tissue and organ;
- Characterization of basic tissues;
- Osteology and histological study of bone tissue;
- Arthrology and histological study of the cartilaginous tissue and of the synovial membrane;
- Myology and histological study of the tissue of the muscle tissue;
- Angiology and histological study of the cardiovascular system;
- Neurology and histological study of the nerve tissue;
- Splanchnology and histological study of organs;
- Anatomy and histology of the visual and hearing systems;
- Introduction to embryology and ethics.