This atlas's distinctive, full-color, schematic illustrations have earned lasting renown for superb explanation of basic histology concepts. This edition includes 120 newly improved illustrations; an additional nine micrographs; and a new chapter on cell biology. The atlas presents its hallmark magnification of the minutia of organ and tissue structures to show the functions of microscopic structures and how functions work. Part One explains tissues and their relationship to their systems; Part Two addresses organs in a similar way. A brand-new electronic supplement now allows students to practice identifying structures in micrographs using a "labels on/labels off" toggle, "hotspots" (a mark on an image indicating the presence of a hidden label, ideal for self testing), and a self-test for productive learning. An instructor's version of the image bank is also available, which includes an additional 600 images not found in the book.
This would've made a 5/5 if only the images were aligned with their descriptions. The book's organisation greatly undermines it because its discontinuous nature wastes a lot of time as the reader repeatedly turns pages to corroborate an image's description with its presentation. It would be much easier to use if an image was immediately followed by its description to maintain continuousness.
Clearly labeled images and easy to understand text. Excellent clinical connections found in the texts, especially the functional correlations. Easy to navigate with it's sections and inclusive appendix. Will definitely be checking out other textbooks by the author and publisher.
best described and labeled diagrams with descriptive text and a short summary after every chapter is what makes this book all in one, weather you want to read it in details or want to have a review on exam night.
I read this book a long time ago when I was still in medical school in 2005-2010 (so most likely its older version). Definitely a must-read textbook for medical students, junior physicians, or medical doctors.