Offering a selection of histologic photomicrographs, Color Atlas of Basic Histology presents the essence of histology - the cellular structure of organ systems and tissues - in a concise, visual format. Features includes 500 full-color, oversized photomicrographs accompanied by clear explanations that identify key morphologic features of specific tissues; self-assessment chapter includes over 60 test photomicrographs to help students identify tissues and organs with similar morphologic features; ideal resource for use in the histology laboratory; excellent study and review tool for course exams and the USMLE; and unique chapter on the identification of bone marrow cells describes the major morphologic changes that occur during development of the erythroid and myeloid cell series.