The most authoritative histology text available -- now in full-colorFor more than three decades,Junqueira's Basic Histologyhas been unmatched in its ability to explain the function of cell and tissue structure in the human body. Updated to reflect the latest research in the field, and enhanced with more than 1,000 illustrations, most in full-color, the 12th Edition is the most comprehensive and modern approach to understanding medical histology available anywhere.Features: NEW full-color micrographsthat comprise a complete atlas of tissue sections highlight the important features of every tissue and organ in the human body. New full-color, easy-to-understand drawingsprovide just the right level of detail necessary to clarify the text and make learning easier A valuable introductory chapter on laboratory methodsused for the study of tissues, including the most important types of microscopy A logical organizationthat features chapters focusing on the cytoplasmic and nuclear compartment of the cell, the four basic tissues that form the organs, and each organ system Expanded legendsthat accompany each figure emphasize important points and eliminate the need to jump from image to text Medical applicationsexplain the clinical relevance of each topic Complete coverageof every tissue of the body CD-ROMwith all the images from the textVisitwww.LangeTextbooks.comto access valuable resources and study aids!