diFiore's Atlas of Histology with Functional
Correlations. Victor P. Eroschenko. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins,
Philadelphia, PA; 10th edition, 2005, 448 pages (Softbound and Software CD
(interactive), $57.95), ISBN 0-7817-5021-0
Histology (or microscopic anatomy) is an important discipline of the
biological sciences that is concerned with the structure of tissues of
organisms. Light microscopy and electron microscopy in conjunction with
various histochemical and immunocytochemical staining techniques are
typically used today by histologists to visualize, describe, and identify
tissues. Histology is a fundamental discipline in the curriculum for
medical, dental, and veterinary students as well as for allied health
students and scholars interested in the field of biomedical research. All
these students need to have a thorough knowledge of the structure and
function of cells, tissues, and organs. Recently, I came across a
histology book (diFiore's Atlas of Histology) that I believe
is worth the investment. This book provides a selection of high-quality,
full-color illustrations of various tissues of the human body and is
supplemented with sections of structural/functional correlations. This
10th edition is unique in that it includes a CD that contains an
interactive electronic version of the histology atlas.