Anatomy: Web Resources

• Anatomy Of The Respiratory System

  The respiratory system (also referred to as the ventilator system) is a complex biological system comprised of several organs that facilitate the inhalation and exhalation of oxygen and carbon dioxide in living organisms (or, in other words, breathing). 

• Hardin Simulation Center
  Hardin has many simulation devices available to help practice basic skills.  A list of those available can be found by clicking on this link.
• Cyber Anatomy 3D
  This interactive software allows students to dissect and explore the human anatomy in 3D.
• Anatquest:Anatomic Images Online
  The U.S. National Library of Medicine's Visible Human Project has produced high resolution (4096 x 2048 x 24 bits) cryosectional color images of human anatomy. The Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications, an R&D division of the NLM, through its Communications Engineering Branch, has created a database for this image dataset as well as for 3D rendered images of anatomic objects created from cryosectional images (cross-sections or slices).
• E-anatomy: Human anatomy, medical imaging, and illustrations
  This website allows users to see images and illustrations of various parts of the anatomy.  Several portions can be accessed for free while some others require a subscription.  Registration is also required.
• Human Anatomy Online
  Allows the user to pick a body system and click on various parts to learn more about it.
• The Visible Human Project®
  The Visible Human Project® is an outgrowth of the NLM's 1986 Long-Range Plan. It is the creation of complete, anatomically detailed, three-dimensional representations of the normal male and female human bodies. Acquisition of transverse CT, MR and cryosection images of representative male and female cadavers has been completed. The male was sectioned at one millimeter intervals, the female at one-third of a millimeter intervals. Source: National Library of Medicince Website
• eSkeletons
  eSkeletons allows users to select a skeleton and view various bones including morphology, insertions, and origins of these bones. There is also a PDA source available for download.  Source:University of Texas at Austin
• Inner Body
  This free website provides labeled images of different parts of the human body including skeletal, digestive, muscular, lymphatic, endocrine, etc.
• The Second Look Series 
  The Second Look series is free a self-review and evaluation tool for learners who are about to take a histology quiz or exam. The files review the important material in a concise question style. For best use, open the file within the Power Point program and run it as a slideshow. Also available for
  the iPad (but only connective tissue comes free and preloaded).
• ZygoteBody

  ZygoteBody, formerly Google Body, is a web application by Zygote Media Group that renders manipulable 3D anatomical models of the human body.
   
   
   

Useful Websites for Anatomy and Physiology

• CDC
  Center for Disease Control.
• Drugs.com
  Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines & natural products. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not to be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
• Health Finder
  A government web site where you will find information and tools to help you stay healthy.
• Healthy People
  Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans.
• Lippincott's Nursing Center
  Lippincott's NursingCenter.com is the premier destination site for clinical and professional informational needs.
• National Institute of Health
  NIH is nation’s medical research agency.
• National Network of Libraries of Medicine
  National Network of Libraries of Medicine - Web Sampler of Resources for Nursing Professionals
• WebMD
  WebMD provides valuable health information.

Image

• Allergic Skin Disorders llergic conditions such as eczema and contact dermatitis
• Viral Skin Diseases isorders caused by viruses such as shingles, cold sores and measles
• Bacterial Skin Diseases isorders caused by bacterial infections such as acne and folliculitis
• Fungal Skin Diseases isorders such as ringworm, athletes foot and yeast infections
• Bites and Infestations nsect bites, stings and infestations such as scabies & head lice
• Noncancerous, Precancerous and Cancerous Tumors kin disorders such as moles, skin tags and various skin cancers
• Diseases of Pigment igment conditions such as jaundice, melasma and birthmarks
• Papules, Scales, Plaques and Eruptions kin conditions such as psoriasis, diaper rash and poison ivy
• Vascular, Lymphatic and Systemic Conditions ffecting the blood vessels, tissues, organs or the entire body
• Scalp, Hair and Nails onditions such as dandruff, ingrown toenails and premature gray hair
• Pregnancy Stages ee stages of pregnancy and fetal development
• Eye Diseases and Conditions ye conditions such as glaucoma, pink eye, cataracts and macular degeneration
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) TDs such as genital warts (HPV), syphilis, herpes, HIV/AIDS and more
• Oral Health ental procedures and oral diseases affecting the mouth
• Brain Disorders Disorders of the brain such as types of dementia including Alzheimer's disease
• Additional Conditions A collection of various disorders and images
• Medical Anatomy and IllustrationsIllustrations of various human anatomy and conditions
  
  Anatomy Videos
  These animated videos show the anatomy of body parts and organ systems and how diseases and conditions affect them.

  • Allergies
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Arrhythmias
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Athetosis resulting from basal ganglia injury
  • Balloon angioplasty - short segment
  • Bladder function - neurological control
  • Blinking
  • Blood clotting
  • Blood flow
  • Blood pressure
  • Brain components
  • Breast lift
  • Breathing
  • Bunion
  • Cancer of the throat or larynx
  • Cardiac conduction system
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Cataract
  • Cell division
  • Cerebral aneurysm
  • Cesarean section
  • Components of skin
  • Concussion
  • Corneal injury
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Coughing
  • Diabetes - retinal conditions
  • Directional coronary atherectomy (DCA)
  • Endocrine glands
  • Enlarged prostate gland
  • Epinephrine and exercise
  • Feeling pain
  • Gas exchange
  • Glaucoma
  • Gout
  • Hearing and the cochlea
  • Heart bypass surgery
  • Heartbeat
  • Heartburn
  • Herniated nucleus pulposus (slipped disk)
  • Hypertension - overview
  • Immune response
  • Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
  • Kidney stones
  • Liposuction
  • Lymph nodes
  • Lymphatics and the breast
  • Macular degeneration
  • Nerve conduction
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Ovulation
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Peristalsis
  • Phagocytosis
  • Pituitary gland
  • Preeclampsia
  • Red blood cell production
  • Retina
  • Seeing
  • Shoulder joint dislocation
  • Smelling
  • Snoring
  • Sperm release pathway
  • Stomach ulcer
  • Stroke
  • Stroke - secondary to cardiogenic embolism
  • Sun’s effect on skin
  • Swallowing
  • Sweating
  • Tasting
  • Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
  • Ultrasound
  • Vaccines
  • Vasectomy

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