• Introduction
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Chapter 1: The Cell

• Chapter 1: The Cell
• Keywords
• Overview
• Cell Membrane
• Nucleus and Nuclear Structures
• Endoplasmic Reticulum
• Golgi Apparatus
• Degradation Organelles
• Mitochondria
• Cytoskeleton and Filaments
• Cell Inclusions
• Cell Division

Chapter 2: Epithelium

• Chapter 2: Epithelium
• Keywords
• Overview
• Morphological Classification of Epithelia
• Classification by number of layers of cells
• Classification by shape of the cells at the free surface
• Classification by function of epithelium
• Modifications to epithelium

Chapter 3: Connective Tissue

• Chapter 3: Connective Tissue
• Keywords
• Overview
• The Fiber Component
• Ground Substance
• The Cellular Component
• Organization of Connective Tissue
• Cartilage

Chapter 4: Muscle

• Chapter 4: Muscle
• Keywords
• Overview
• Skeletal Muscle
• Cardiac muscle
• Smooth muscle

Chapter 5: Bone

• Chapter 5: Bone, Cartilage, and Joints
• Keywords
• Overview
• Bone microanatomy
• Bone function
• Bone growth
• Cartilage microanatomy
• Tendons and joints

Chapter 6: Cardiovascular System

• Chapter 6: Cardiovascular System
• Keywords
• Overview

• Blood circulation
• Vascular tunics
• Arteries and arterioles
• Capillaries and sinusoids
• Venules and veins
• Lymphatic circulation
• Overview of the heart

Chapter 7: Integument

• Chapter 7: Integument
• Keywords
• Overview
• Structure of the Epidermis
• Physiology of the Epidermis
• Additional Cells of the Epidermis
• Structure of the Dermis
• Dermal Adnexa - Follicles
• Dermal Adnexa - Sebaceous Glands
• Dermal Adnexa - Epitrichial (Apocrine) Glands and Eccrine Glands
• Hypodermis (subcutis, subcutaneous tissue)
• Specialized Anatomic Sites

Chapter 8: Gastrointestinal System

• Chatper 8: Gastrointestinal System
• Keywords
• Overview
• Oral cavity
• General histologic anatomy of the tubular digestive tract
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Stomach - Ruminants (cattle, goats, sheep, cervids)
• Stomach - additional interspecies variations
• Small intestine
• Cecum and large intestine

Chapter 9: Hepatobiliary System

• Chapter 9: Hepatobiliary System
• Keywords
• Overview
• Hepatic functions
• Cells of the liver
• Hepatic blood supply
• The biliary system
• Structural organization of the liver

Chapter 10: Respiratory System

• Chapter 10: Respiratory System
• Keywords
• Overview
• Air conduction: Nasal cavity, Paranasal sinuses, and Vomeronasal Organ
• Air conduction: Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi and Bronchioles
• Air conduction: Terminal bronchioles, Respiratory bronchioles and Alveolar ducts
• Gas exchange: Alveoli
• Pleura
• Pulmonary blood supply

Chapter 11: Urinary system

• Chapter 11: Urinary system
• Keywords
• Overview and Anatomy
• The Glomerulus
• Renal tubules: Mechanisms of reabsorption
• Proximal tubules
• Loop of Henle
• Distal convoluted tubule
• Collecting ducts
• Papillary ducts
• The renal interstitium
• The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus
• Renal blood supply
• Urine elimination

Chapter 12: Male Reproductive System

• Chapter 12: Male Reproductive System
• Keywords
• Overview
• Development and structure of the gonads and tubular genitalia
• The testes
• Male tubular genitalia
• Male accessory sex glands
• Male genital ligaments
• Male external genitalia

Chapter 13: Female Reproductive System

• Chapter 13: Female Reproductive System
• Keywords
• Overview
• Gonadal development
• Development of tubular genitalia
• The ovary
• Female tubular genitalia
• Female genital ligaments
• Female external genitalia
• Avian female reproductive tract
• The mammary gland

Chapter 14: The Eye

• Chapter 14: The Eye
• Keywords
• Overview
• Fibrous Tunic
• Vascular Tunic
• Nervous Tunic
• Vision
• The Lens
• The Vitreous
• Optic Nerve

Epilogue and Acknowledgements

• Appendix 1: General Principles of Histotechnology
• Appendix 2: Histological Staining Methods
• Appendix 3: Measurement for Microscopy