Research Guides: Surgical Technology: Anatomy Aids

Interactive Human Anatomy

Anatomy & Physiology Revealed
Designed to help you explore human anatomy using cadaver specimens and master physiology concepts through animation. Detailed information and audio pronunciations build anatomical knowledge, and comprehensive quizzing reinforces learning.

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Human anatomy comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models. Includes reference articles, guided interactive lessons, and self-assessments to ensure concept comprehension.

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Human Anatomy Modules
Interactive modules allow for visualization of the human body in an interactive, 3D format where both male and female anatomy modules can be viewed.

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Anatomical Atlases

The Big Picture: Gross Anatomy, Medical Course & Step 1 Review, 2e by David A. Morton; K. Bo Foreman; Kurt H. Albertine
Publication Date: 2019
More than 400 full-color illustrations along with brief text help you understand gross anatomy in the context of healthcare.
Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy, 2e by Moses; Kenneth P. Moses; Pedro B. Nava; John C. Banks; Darrell K. Petersen
Call Number: REF QM25 .A796 2013
Publication Date: 2012
Uses over 500 incredibly well-executed and superb dissection photos and illustrations to guide you through all the key structures you’ll need to learn in your gross anatomy course.
Gray's Atlas of Anatomy, by Richard L. Drake; A. Wayne Vogl; Richard M. Tibbitts; Paul E. Richardson; Adam W. M. Mitchell
Call Number: QM25 .G72 2008
Publication Date: 2008
Presents a vivid, visual depiction of anatomical structures and demonstrates their correlation with appropriate clinical images and surface anatomy.
Atlas of Human Anatomy, 6e by Frank H. Netter
Call Number: REF QM25 .N46 2014
Publication Date: 2014
View anatomy from a clinical perspective with hundreds of exquisite, hand-painted illustrations created by pre-eminent medical illustrator Frank H. Netter, MD.
Thieme Atlas of Anatomy: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System, 3e by Michael Schuenke; Erik Schulte; Udo Schumacher; Nathan Johnson
Call Number: REF QM25 .S3813 2020
Publication Date: 2020
With 2,100 images, this work features comprehensive coverage of the musculoskeletal system and general anatomy, in addition to embryology and surface anatomy.
Netter's Clinical Anatomy, 3e by John T. Hansen
Call Number: REF QM31 .N48 2014
Publication Date: 2014
Concise, focused and manageable medical reference textbook with Netter-style illustrations-accompanied by descriptive text and tables-help you to visually grasp and focus on the most relevant clinical implications of anatomical concepts.

Surgical Atlases

Atlas of Surgical Techniques by Steven G. Economou; Tasia S. Economou; Lisette Bralow (Editor)
Call Number: REF RD41 .E26 1996
Publication Date: 1996
Filled with over 300 detailed illustrations, this surgical atlas covers operative techniques and addresses major intraoperative pitfalls.
Zollinger's Atlas of Surgical Operations, 9th ed. by Robert M. Zollinger; E. Christopher Ellison
Call Number: REF RD41 .Z65 2011
Publication Date: 2011
Covers more than 230 procedures, including many of the most important laparoscopic operations.
Netter's Concise Orthopaedic Anatomy, 2e by Jon C. Thompson
Call Number: REF RD733.2 .T48 2010
Publication Date: 2010
Includes radiologic images that visually demonstrate the key clinical correlations and applications of anatomical imaging.

Online Atlases & Tutorials

Anatomy & Physiology
Introduces the structure and function of the human body.
Atlas of Pelvic Surgery, 4e
The Atlas of Pelvic Surgery was originally developed as a practical guide to the performance of gynecologic procedures which reflected Dr. Clifford R. Wheeless' broad experience in surgery and his skill as a teacher. It is a well-respected and oft used text for those in training as well as doctors in practice across the globe to guide them in providing outstanding care to their patients and to carry on the traditions of gynecologic surgery.
Dartmouth Atlas Project: Atlases and Reports
Includes surgical variation studies.
e-Anatomy
Interactive atlas of human anatomy with over 40 different modules covering the full body.