Histology Tissue Preparations Overview 2020-2021

A comprehensive list of histological preparations from the 2020-2021 curriculum, covering cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, reproductive, and sensory systems.

Hartspierweefsel

Cardiac muscle tissue belonging to the cardiovascular system.

Peritoneum

The serous membrane forming the lining of the abdominal cavity.

Epiglottis

The flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.

Aorta

The main artery of the body, supplying oxygenated blood to the circulatory system.

Dunne huid

Thin skin; a histological preparation of the skin found on most parts of the body.

Dikke huid

Thick skin; skin found on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

Schedelhuid

Scalp skin.

Beenmerg

Bone marrow; a primary hematopoietic organ.

Thymus

A lymphoid organ involved in the production and maturation of T-cells.

Milt

Spleen; a lymphoid organ involved in filtration and immune response.

Lymfeknoop

Lymph node; small, bean-shaped organ of the immune system.

Tonsil

Lymphoid tissue located in the pharynx.

Tand

Tooth; an anatomical structure of the digestive system.

Papillae filiformes

Filiform papillae; small cone-shaped projections on the tongue surface.

Papillae folliatae

Foliate papillae; short vertical folds on the sides of the tongue.

Papillae circumvallata

Circumvallate papillae; large, circular papillae at the back of the tongue.

Speekselklier, gemend seromuceus

Salivary gland containing both serous and mucous secreting cells.

Slokdarm

Esophagus; the muscular tube leading from the pharynx to the stomach.

Overgang slokdarm-maag

Esophagogastric junction (gastroesophageal junction).

Maagfundus

Fundus of the stomach; the upper portion of the stomach.

Maagpylorus

Gastric pylorus; the region of the stomach that connects to the duodenum.

Dunne darm, jejunum

The middle segment of the small intestine.

Dunne darm, ileum, peyerse platen

The final section of the small intestine characterized by the presence of Peyer's patches (lymphoid follicles).

Dikke darm, colon

The main part of the large intestine.

Dikke darm, rectum

The final section of the large intestine.

Overgang rectum - anus

The rectoanal junction.

Lever

Liver; the largest internal organ responsible for metabolic and detoxification processes.

Galblaas

Gallbladder; the organ that stores and concentrates bile.

Trachea

The windpipe; the cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi.

Long

Lung; the primary organ of the respiratory system.

Nier

Kidney; includes the outer cortex and the inner medulla.

Ureter

The duct by which urine passes from the kidney to the bladder.

Blaas

Urinary bladder; the organ that collects and stores urine.

Thyroïd / parathyroïd

Thyroid and parathyroid glands; endocrine organs in the neck.

Pancreas

Endocrine and exocrine organ located behind the stomach.

Bijnier

Adrenal gland; endocrine gland located on top of the kidney.

Hypofyse

Pituitary gland; the master endocrine gland.

Testis

Male reproductive organ that produces sperm.

Epididymis

A highly convoluted duct behind the testis, along which sperm passes to the vas deferens.

Prostaat

Prostate gland; a gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in males.

Zaadstreng

Spermatic cord; a bundle of nerves, ducts, and blood vessels connecting the testicles to the abdominal cavity.

Ovarium

Ovary; female reproductive organ where eggs are produced.

Cervix

The narrow neck-like passage forming the lower end of the uterus.

Uterus

Womb; the organ where offspring are conceived and gestate.

Eileider

Fallopian tube (oviduct); the tube through which an ovum passes from an ovary.

Grote hersenen

Cerebrum; the largest part of the brain responsible for higher order functions.

Kleine hersenen

Cerebellum; the part of the brain at the back of the skull that coordinates muscular activity.

Ruggenmerg

Spinal cord; the cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue enclosed in the spine.

Cornea

The transparent layer forming the front of the eye.

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells that are sensitive to light.

Ooglid

Eyelid; either of the two folds of skin which can be moved to cover and open the eyes.

Oorschelp

Pinna or auricle; the external part of the ear.

Uitwendige gehoorgang

External auditory canal; the tube running from the outer ear to the middle ear.

Binnenoor

Inner ear; the innermost part of the ear.

Vingertop

Fingertip; histological specimen showing specialized skin and sensory structures.

DODO

Terminology listed under male reproductive specimens (Prostaat) in the notes.

Wervelzuil

Vertebral column; the backbone or spine.