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Duodenum Points of Identification: The submucosa contains an abundant number of Brunner’s glands. Jejunum Points of Identification: Jejunum is identified … Read More »
Stomach
Points of Identification: 1) Mucosa is thrown into longitudinal folds called rugae. 2) Simple tall columnar epithelium 3) Lamina propria … Read More »
Tongue
Points of Identification: 1) Filiform, fungiform and circumvallate papilla present. 2) Tongue muscles visible 3) Stratified squamous keratinized epithelium on … Read More »
Esophagus
Points of Identification: 1) Stratified squamous non keratinized epithelium 2) Blood vessels, connective tissue and mucous glands in submucosa. 3) … Read More »
Lip
Points of Identification: 1) Stratified squamous keratinized epithelium 2) Orbicularis oris muscle visible Not satisfied? Find complete description below Lip … Read More »
Stomach
Esophagus/Stomach Junction Esophagus: stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium Stomach: Simple columnar epithelium Stomach • Cardia- Small area of predominantly mucus secreting … Read More »
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
consists of: Muscular, hollow tube (= “digestive tract”) + Various accessory organs Histological Organization Tube made up of four layers. … Read More »
SKIN APPENDAGES
• ARE DERIVED FROM DOWNGROWTHS OF EPIDERMAL EPITHELIUM • Hair follicles: hair • Sebaceous glands: sebum • Sweat glands: sweat … Read More »
Integumentary System (Skin)
THE INTEGUMENT • The integument is the body’s most massive organ. • Integumentary system is composed of skin that covers … Read More »
Glands
The aggregation of glandular epithelium into a definite structure for the purpose of carrying on secretion or excretion is known … Read More »