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Gross Anatomy Glossary: Bone Anatomy

Bones are living organs! Take a look at their insides in this illustration from our Bone Anatomy tutorial! 

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Here's the answer to our Histology Quiz Question from earlier today!

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Histology Glossary: Retina Histology

Anatomical orientation: The vitreous chamber lies internal to the retina. The choroid lies external to the retina. the ten layers. 1. The pigmented layer * Retinal retinal pigmented epithelium (commonly abbreviated RPE). It is involved i

See what else we have to offer - besides excellent drawing-based tutorials, like this Retina Histology Flashcard!

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Can you answer this question from our Histology course? 

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Histology Glossary: Spleen

Click to review key anatomy and histology of the spleen with this flashcard from Draw it to Know it

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Key principles of epithelial tissues:

Epithelial tissues comprise sheets of cells that are connected via intercellular junctions

Epithelial tissues are polar: The apical surface is "free," meaning it faces the external environment or the lumen of an internal passageway The basal surface attaches to the underlying basal membrane, which is a type of connective tissue

Some general functions of epithelial tissues include: Protection of underlying tissues from damage due to abrasion and/or dehydration Secretion Absorption