The BEST Network Histology Atlas is a comprehensive resource that covers the study of microscopic structures of normal tissues and cells. It complements the virtual slides available on Slice and provides academics with a curated, ready-to-use resource to help them get started building a new histology course or supplement an existing course.Students can use the annotated images and explanations to support their study of histology or as a reference resource while studying histopathology.
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Built within the award winning OpenLearning platform, our Atlas offers a self-paced approach to learning histology.Organised by body system, students can use it to review any tissue or organ and can complete as much or as little as they need. Search tools can help students immediately find what they are looking for.
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Pages focus on function and histological appearance and include text-based descriptions, combined with annotated virtual slides, static labelled images and diagrams to ensure learners receive a well-organised and in-depth education on each subject.
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Dive deeper into histological structures with annotated layers that provide insightful context and explanations. Annotations support students in their examination of features and virtual slides allow them to be viewed at any magnification.Wherever possible multiple examples of features have been marked to help students recognise normal variation.
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End of topic quiz questions allow students to test their knowledge and receive immediate feedback on function and histological appearance using a variety of multiple choice questions, matching and sorting questions and ‘Drop a Pin’ questions that examine feature identification skills.
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We believe that the Histology Atlas will be an invaluable addition to your teaching toolkit, making your job easier while enhancing the educational experience for your students.
To get started with the Histology Atlas and explore its full potential, simply log in to your Slice account and navigate to the new "Histology Atlas" section. It is included free with your existing membership to Slice!
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