No large cell bodies characteristic of neurons. May show several layers of encapsulation - the perineurium and epineurium. In this slide collagen fibers are stained a brilliant turquoise blue, nuclei stain brown and smooth muscle fibers can be found also with a brownish color, not as intense as the nuclei. In some slides, there is a large vein in the upper left. If you can identify it will demonstrate the stained appearance of smooth muscle in the section.
Adipose tissue is also in and around the epineurium.
These nerves are surrounded with a perineurium and epineurium . There is a distinct staining difference between the perineurium and epineurium so that you should be able to see both. Some shrinkage has pulled the nerve tissue away form the perineurium in places. Myelinated axons have a donut shape, easily identified in this slide. This slide has both a longitudinal and a cross section through a nerve bundle of myelinated axons.