Table of Contents
Ch. 1 Cell biology 1
Ch. 2 Epithelium 14
Ch. 3 Connective tissue 25
Ch. 4 Cartilage 34
Ch. 5 Bone 40
Ch. 6 Muscle tissue 50
Ch. 7 Peripheral blood 59
Ch. 8 Hematopoiesis 67
Ch. 9 Central nervous system 76
Ch. 10 Peripheral nervous system 91
Ch. 11 Cardiovascular system 100
Ch. 12 Immune system 109
Ch. 13 Integument 121
Ch. 14 Gastrointestinal system 132
Ch. 15 Liver, gallbladder, and exocrine pancreas 147
Ch. 16 Respiratory system 156
Ch. 17 Urinary system 167
Ch. 18 Endocrine organs 176
Ch. 19 Female reproductive system 188
Ch. 20 Male reproductive system 199
Ch. 21 Eye and ear 211
-Introduction-
You'll never find an easier, more efficient, and more focused way to ace the histology-related questions on the USMLE and course examinations than the USMLE Road Map. Designed to provide maximum learning in minimum time, this USMLE Road Map offers a concise, creative, and well-illustrated new approach to mastering histology Ideal for USMLE preparation and course review, the streamlined, easy-to-follow hierarchical outline format guides students through the most important aspects of each topic. The text is extensively illustrated to convey difficult-to-understand concepts. Clinical correlations, numerous tables and charts, and USMLE-style questions in clinical vignette format help students evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.
-Key Features-
Streamlined and easy-to-follow high-yield outline format distills the essential facts and helps students master required content ¢¯ guides students to the most important information and promotes understanding of the core concepts in histology
High-yield facts, learning tips, and clear explanations integrated within the outline ¢¯ promote comprehension and recall
Clinical correlations integrated within the outline ¢¯ link a topic to its clinical application and illuminate the relationship between basic science and clinical practice
Extensive illustration program ¢¯ visually conveys essential concepts
Clinical problems present case studies (USMLE format) that build on the concepts presented in the chapters and introduce students to problems caused by disorders in cell and tissue structure and function ¢¯ helps students assess their grasp of the material and prepares them for course exams and the USMLE
Explanation of answers included for each clinical problem ¢¯ provides the ¢¯whys¢¯ to help students pinpoint strengths and weaknesses