Microanatomy

Microanatomy is the study of the smaller parts of anatomy. Histology is the study of tissues and cells.^[1]^[2] Those who study histology use microscopes to see cells and tissues.

Microanatomy Media

Histologic specimen being placed on the stage of an optical microscope
Human lung tissue stained with hematoxylin and eosin as seen under a microscope
Histologic section of a plant stem (Alliaria petiolata)
Histologic section of a fossilized invertebrate. Ordovician bryozoan.
Items used for submitting specimens: (Biopsy) wrap, (biopsy) sponge, (tissue processing) cassette and (biopsy) bag.
Histologic sample being embedded in paraffin wax (Tissue is held at the bottom of a metal mold, and more molten paraffin is poured over it to fill it.)
Histologic sample being cut on a microtome
Masson's trichrome staining on rat trachea
Green algae under a Transmission electron microscope
Santiago Ramón y Cajal in his laboratory