Colon Histology 2009
From Embryology
Introduction
This practical class will initially provide an overview of the microanatomy of the normal colon, and discuss the functional significance of the various histological structures. The second part, and majority of the class time, will study of the histopathology of colonic neoplasms.
This current page only covers the normal colon histology.
Note: This current page contains both additional information and images to the Medicine practical class set. These are provided for educational information and study purposes only.
Objectives
- The aim of this practical class is to relate the normal histology of the colon to its function, and to contrast this with the changes that occur in colonic neoplasia.
- The histopathology of colonic neoplasms will be correlated with common clinical features and the biological behaviour of the disease.
Textbook
- Junqueira, L.C., and Carneiro, J. (2005) Chapter 15. In The Respiratory System in Basic Histology, (11th ed., pp. 311-316). New York: Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill
- Kumar, V., Abbas, A.K., Fausto, N. and Mitchell, R.N. (2007). Chapter 15. In Robbins' Basic Pathology (8th ed., pp. 579-586). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders
Slides
UNSW Virtual Slidebox Virtual Slidebox Phase 1 | Histology and neoplasms of the colon
Colon Function
- Reabsorption of water and inorganic salts.
- Secretion of mucus that acts as a lubricant during the transport of the intestinal contents.
Colon Structure
Links
- UWA Blue Histology Gastrointestinal Tract - colon
- UNSW Virtual Slidebox Virtual Slidebox Phase 1
- Virtual Slidebox of Histology (USA) Gastrointestinal tract | Human Colon
Search
- Bookshelf colon histology
- Pubmed colon histology
Terms
adventitia
appendices epiploicae - small pouches in adventitia filled with fatty tissue.
Crypts of Lieberkühn
mucosa
taenia coli
