What Are Some Common Staining Techniques in Microanatomy?
Staining techniques are crucial in microanatomy to enhance the visibility of different tissue components:
Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E): A commonly used stain that highlights cell nuclei (blue) and cytoplasm (pink). Masson's trichrome: Differentiates between muscle, collagen, and connective tissue. Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS): Stains carbohydrates and mucopolysaccharides. Silver staining: Used for visualizing reticular fibers and basement membranes.
