Key Histology Features

Instructions: Run your mouse over the histology slide want to view. Key histology features are described. If a link is present, click to view and listen to the histology audioslide.

histology slide of smooth muscle

Smooth Muscle

This histology slide shows smooth muscle. This section shows both cross section and longitudinal section. This section is taken from the small intestine; it is the inner circular and outer longitudinal smooth muscle of the muscularis externa. There are spindle shaped cells.