General Anatomy, Histology & Embryology: Course Outline for BDS General Histology

General Histology

• Histology will be taught concurrently with Anatomy throughout the course
• Underlying principles of histology techniques and staining specific tissues should be explained
• Most of the teaching will be done on stained and mounted sections and every type of normal tissue will be covered

1. Cell

• Cell as a whole
• Cell Membrane
• Interior of cell
• Nucleus

2. Microscopy
3. Epithelial tissues
4. Connective tissue
5. Cartilage
6. Bone
7. Muscular tissue
8. Nervous tissue & Nervous system

• Cerebral cortex
• Cerebellar cortex
• Spinal cord

9. Lymphoid organ
10. Circulatory system
11. Integument

Special Histology

1. The digestive system

• The oral cavity
• Tongue
• Teeth
• Gums
• Pharynx
• Hard palate
• Soft palate and lips
• Esophagus
• Salivary glands

2. The respiratory system

• Nasal cavity
• Paranasal sinuses
• Larynx and trachea
• Bronchi and lungs

3. The endocrine system

• Pituitary
• Thyroid and parathyroid
• Adrenal
• Pineal body