== Welcome to [[HistologyHistologic]], a constantly-updated, wiki-based comprehensive manual for the teaching of histology at the [http://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/ University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine]. It integrates still images from the [{{SERVER}}/library PEIR Digital Library] and whole slide images from the [http://peir-vm.path.uab.edu PEIR-VM] project. For usage instructions, please see [[Histologic: Chapter 1|Chapter 1: Histology ]] ==* . To get in touch with us, please see [[Histology: Chapter 1Histologic:OverviewContributors|OverviewContributors]].

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 21|Chapter 21: The Cell Overview]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 2:Cells, Organelles, Inclusions and Mitosis1#Introduction|Cells, Organelles, Inclusions and MitosisIntroduction]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 2:MITOSIS1#Overview_of_Tissue_Preparation_and_Staining_for_Microscopy|MITOSISOverview of Tissue Preparation and Staining for Microscopy]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 2:Images1#Using_Histologic|Images]]* [[Histology: Chapter 2:Virtual Microscopy|Virtual MicroscopyUsing Histologic]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 32|Chapter 32: Epithelial CellsThe Cell]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 3:Overview2#Cells,_Organelles,_and_Inclusions|Overview]]* [[Histology: Chapter 3:SIMPLE EPITHELIUM|SIMPLE EPITHELIUMCells, Organelles, and Inclusions]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 3:STRATIFIED EPITHELIAL|STRATIFIED EPITHELIAL]]* [[Histology: Chapter 3:Images|Images]]* [[Histology: Chapter 3:Virtual Microscopy2#Mitosis|Virtual MicroscopyMitosis]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 43|Chapter 43: Support Epithelial Cells and the Extracellular Matrix]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 4:Overview3#Introduction|OverviewIntroduction]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 4:Images3#Simple_Epithelium|ImagesSimple Epithelium]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 4:Virtual Microscopy3#Stratified_Epithelium|Virtual MicroscopyStratified Epithelium]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 54|Chapter 54: Contractile Support Cellsand the Extracellular Matrix]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 54#Introduction|Introduction]]* [[Histologic:OverviewChapter 4#Loose_Connective_Tissue|OverviewLoose Connective Tissue]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 5:Images4#Dense_Connective_Tissue|ImagesDense Connective Tissue]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 5:Virtual Microscopy4#Adipose_Tissue|Virtual MicroscopyAdipose Tissue]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 65|Chapter 65: Nervous TissueContractile Cells]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 65#Introduction|Introduction]]* [[Histologic:OverviewChapter 5#Smooth_Muscle|OverviewSmooth Muscle]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 6:Images5#Skeletal_Muscle|ImagesSkeletal Muscle]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 6:Virtual Microscopy5#Cardiac_Muscle|Virtual MicroscopyCardiac Muscle]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 76|Chapter 76: Blood CellsNervous Tissue]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 76#Introduction|Introduction]]* [[Histologic:OverviewChapter 6#Nerve_Fibers_And_Nerves|OverviewNerve Fibers And Nerves]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 76#Central_Nervous_System:_Brain|Central Nervous System: Brain]]* [[Histologic:ImagesChapter 6#Spinal_Cord_-_General_Structure|ImagesSpinal Cord - General Structure]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 76#Sympathetic_Chain_Ganglion_With_Multipolar_Neurons|Sympathetic Chain Ganglion With Multipolar Neurons]]* [[Histologic:Virtual MicroscopyChapter 6#Parasympathetic_Ganglia|Virtual MicroscopyParasympathetic Ganglia]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 87|Chapter 87: Immune SystemBlood Cells]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 8:Overview|Overview]]* [[Histology: Chapter 8:Images7#Introduction|ImagesIntroduction]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 8:Virtual Microscopy7#Blood_Smears|Virtual MicroscopyBlood Smears]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 98|Chapter 98: Blood and Lymphatic Circulatory Systems and HeartImmune System]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 98#Introduction|Introduction]]* [[Histologic:OverviewChapter 8#Lymph_Nodes|OverviewLymph Nodes]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 98#Thymus|Thymus]]* [[Histologic:ImagesChapter 8#Tonsils|ImagesTonsils]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 9:Virtual Microscopy8#Spleen|Virtual MicroscopySpleen]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 109|Chapter 109: Respiratory SystemBlood and Lymphatic Circulatory Systems and Heart]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 109#Introduction|Introduction]]* [[Histologic:OverviewChapter 9#Small_Blood_Vessels|OverviewSmall Blood Vessels]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 109#Medium-Sized_Blood_Vessels|Medium-Sized Blood Vessels]]* [[Histologic:ImagesChapter 9#Large_Arteries|ImagesLarge Arteries]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 10:Virtual Microscopy9#Large_Veins|Virtual MicroscopyLarge Veins]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1110|Chapter 1110: Alimentary TractRespiratory System]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1110#Olfactory_Area|Olfactory Area]]* [[Histologic:OverviewChapter 10#Epiglottis|OverviewEpiglottis]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 11:Images10#Trachea|ImagesTrachea]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 11:Virtual Microscopy10#Bronchi,_Bronchioles,_and_Lung|Virtual MicroscopyBronchi, Bronchioles, and Lung]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1211|Chapter 1211: LiverAlimentary Tract]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1211#Lip|Lip]]* [[Histologic:OverviewChapter 11#Tongue|OverviewTongue]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1211#Salivary_Glands|Salivary Glands]]* [[Histologic:ImagesChapter 11#Pancreas|ImagesPancreas]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1211#Esophagus|Esophagus]]* [[Histologic:Virtual MicroscopyChapter 11#Stomach|Stomach]]* [[Histologic:Chapter 11#Small_Intestine|Small Intestine]]* [[Histologic:Chapter 11#Pylorus-Duodenal_Junction|Pylorus-Duodenal Junction]]* [[Histologic:Chapter 11#Duodenum|Duodenum]]* [[Histologic:Chapter 11#Jejunum|Jejunum]]* [[Histologic:Chapter 11#Ileum|Ileum]]* [[Histologic:Chapter 11#Appendix|Appendix]]* [[Histologic:Chapter 11#Colon|Colon]]* [[Histologic:Chapter 11#Rectum|Rectum]]* [[Histologic:Chapter 11#Anal_Canal|Virtual MicroscopyAnal Canal]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1312|Chapter 1312: Musculoskeletal SystemLiver]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 13:Overview|Overview]]* [[Histology: Chapter 13:Images12#Introduction|ImagesIntroduction]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 13:Virtual Microscopy12#Gallbladder|Virtual MicroscopyGallbladder]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1413|Chapter 1413: Endocrine Musculoskeletal System]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1413#Skeletal_Muscle|Skeletal Muscle]]* [[Histologic:OverviewChapter 13#Cartilage|OverviewCartilage]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 14:Images13#Bone|ImagesBone]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 14:Virtual Microscopy13#Joints|Virtual MicroscopyJoints]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1514|Chapter 1514: Urinary Endocrine System]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1514#Introduction|Introduction]]* [[Histologic:OverviewChapter 14#Pituitary_Gland_(Hypophysis)|OverviewPituitary Gland (Hypophysis)]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1514#Thyroid|Thyroid]]* [[Histologic:ImagesChapter 14#Parathyroid|ImagesParathyroid]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1514#Suprarenal_(Adrenal)_Glands|Suprarenal (Adrenal) Glands]]* [[Histologic:Virtual MicroscopyChapter 14#Endocrine_Pancreas_(Pancreatic_Islets_of_Langerhans)|Virtual MicroscopyEndocrine Pancreas (Pancreatic Islets of Langerhans)]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1615|Chapter 1615: Male Reproductive Urinary System]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 16:Overview|Overview]]* [[Histology: Chapter 16:Images15#Kidney|ImagesKidney]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 16:Virtual Microscopy15#Ureter_and_Urinary_Bladder|Virtual MicroscopyUreter And Urinary Bladder]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1716|Chapter 1716: Female Male Reproductive System]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1716#Introduction|Introduction]]* [[Histologic:OverviewChapter 16#The_Testis|OverviewThe Testis]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1716#Genital_Ducts|Genital Ducts]]* [[Histologic:ImagesChapter 16#Accessory_Glands|ImagesAccessory Glands]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 17:Virtual Microscopy16#Penis|Virtual MicroscopyPenis]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1817|Chapter 1817: Skin and BreastFemale Reproductive System]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1817#Introduction|Introduction]]* [[Histologic:OverviewChapter 17#Ovary|OverviewOvary]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1817#Uterine_Tube|Uterine Tube]]* [[Histologic:ImagesChapter 17#Uterus|ImagesUterus]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1817#Vagina|Vagina]]* [[Histologic:Virtual MicroscopyChapter 17#Placenta_and_Umbilical_Cord|Placenta and Umbilical Cord]]* [[Histologic:Chapter 17#Umbilical_Cord|Virtual MicroscopyUmbilical Cord]]

== [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 1918|Chapter 1918: Special SensesSkin and Breast]] ==* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 19:Overview18#Introduction|OverviewIntroduction]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 19:Images18#Mammary_Gland|ImagesMammary Gland]]* [[HistologyHistologic: Chapter 19:Virtual Microscopy18#Nipple_Microanatomy|Virtual MicroscopyNipple Microanatomy]]

'''== [[Histologic:Contributors|Contributors]] ==* [[Histologic:Contributors#Acknowledgements'''|Acknowledgements]]* [[Histologic:Contributors#Staff|Staff]]

This Virtual Microscopy Histology Laboratory Manual is a derivative work from the laboratory teaching materials produced over many years by anatomists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. The instructors who designed the curriculum, acquired the teaching slide sets and developed this laboratory manual were[[Category: George Hand, Ph.D., Jim Sheetz, Ph.D. and Laura Cotlin, Ph.D. The virtual microscopy slides described in this manual are primarily scans of original glass slides used in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine Cell Biology and Histology teaching program. Additional virtual microscopy slides were kindly contributed by: James L. Fishback, MD, University of Kansas School of Medicine; Mary Ann Sens, MD, PhD, University of North Dakota School of Medicine; and Richard M. Conran, M.D., Ph.D., Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.       Peter G. Anderson, D.V.M., Ph.D.Professor & Director of Pathology Undergraduate EducationDepartment of Pathology University of Alabama at Birmingham Volker Hall, 213 1670 University Boulevard Birmingham, Alabama 35294-0019  Phone: 205-934-2414Email Address: pga@uab.eduWeb page: http://peir.netHistologic]]