A vivid, visual tour of a complex and fascinating subject! This book uses a wealth of vivid, full-color images-rather than dense text-to help you master all the histology and cell biology information you need to prepare for your course exams as well as the USMLET Step 1. Clinical correlations drive home the relevance of the material to clinical practice, and new Essential Concepts sections at the end of every chapter facilitate review. And now, online access via STUDENT CONSULT makes this an even more effective learning resource! First prize, Basic and Clinical Sciences category, BMA Awards 2007! Uses a unique pictorial approach, involving approximately 1,000 full-color illustrations, to make complex principles exceptionally easy to understand and remember. Correlates normal histology with cellular and molecular biology, pathology, and clinical medicine, continually demonstrating the clinical relevance of the material. Offers new Essential Concepts sections at the end of every chapter to make studying easier than ever. Includes STUDENT CONSULT access at no additional charge, enabling you to consult the book online, anywhere you go #xB7; perform quick searches #xB7; add your own notes and bookmarks #xB7; follow Integration Links to related bonus content from other STUDENT CONSULT titles-to help you see the connections between diverse disciplines #xB7; and more!.