Atlas Of Human Histology ◆

By seeing the shape and arrangement of cells, we can understand how they work—for example, how the thin walls of lung alveoli facilitate rapid gas exchange.

Pathologists compare a patient's tissue sample against the "normal" structures found in an atlas to identify diseases like cancer or inflammation. Atlas of Human Histology

A standard atlas is typically organized around the four fundamental tissue types that constitute every organ in the body: By seeing the shape and arrangement of cells,

The supportive "glue" of the body, including bone, cartilage, and blood. from the heart to the limbs.

The specialized tissues responsible for movement, from the heart to the limbs.