Anatomy & Physiology Research Guide
Scope
This guide will help the user to locate resources related to the study of anatomy and physiology. If you would like additional assistance please ask the reference librarian.
Books and Audiovisual Resources
Use the Moraine Park catalog to locate books, e-books, and audiovisual materials on this subject.
Suggested search terms:
Human anatomy
Human physiology
Human anatomy-Atlases
Reference/Reserve Materials
These books must be used in the library.
Atlas of human anatomy
McMinn's color atlas of human anatomy
Color atlas of human anatomy: a photographic study of the human body
Stedman's medical dictionary
Dorland's illustrated medical dictionary
Periodical Articles:
Use the databases listed below to find journal articles related to human anatomy and physiology.
EBSCO
WilsonWeb
Health Reference Center - Academic
PubMed
Internet Sites
A/P Lab - A Website for Human Anatomy and Physiology
http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/aplab/Welcome/welcome-index.htm
This web site was developed in the biology department at UW-La Crosse. The site is divided up into 19 separate units. Each unit contains labeled photographs and a description of the body part(s) being shown. You can also take a number of tests to measure your progress.
Anatomy and Physiology Tutorials
http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio201/
These tutorials cover the skull, vertebrae, muscles, brain, cranial nerves, and hand.
The Digital Anatomist
http://www9.biostr.washington.edu/da.html
Visitors to this site will find four online atlases that cover the knee, brain, neuroanatomy, and the thoracic organs. Body parts are shown in both 2-and 3-D views taken from cadaver sections, MRI scans, and computer reconstructions.
Fundamental Physiology and Anatomy of the Digestive System
http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/basics/index.html
This site examines the "big picture" of digestive physiology and looks at the fundamental structures of the digestive system. The site also includes a glossary of medical terms and a number of self-evaluations that you can complete.
GetBodySmart
http://www.getbodysmart.com/index.htm
Flash animation is used to help you learn about the human body. Simply click on the link for the topic that interests you and watch the animations. The parts of the body are clearly labeled and you can print a copy of the page.
Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body
http://www.bartleby.com/107/
This online version of the 1918 classic text includes over 1200 images and a searchable index.
Human Anatomy Online
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
The images on this site are computer generated and may not be as useful as actual photos but the interactivity on the site is very good. The site does have quite a few annoying ads that appear at the top of the screen.
Medical Student
http://medicalstudent.com/
The anatomy section on this site contains links to many useful sites. In addition to online tutorials there are textbooks that you can view at your computer.
Visible Human Project
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/visible_human.html
The Visible Human Project is produced by the National Library of Medicine and contains images of normal male and female human bodies. To access the images click on the Products link on the left-hand side of the page and choose from the list.
Wisc-Online Resource Center
http://www.wisc-online.com/
Visitors to this site will find a variety of learning objects that were developed by instructors in the Wisconsin Technical College System. To find the anatomy and physiology learning objects click on the General Education link.
Updated 9/2009
