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Anatomy Resources
- Primal Pictures This link opens in a new windowA dynamic interactive multimedia overview of human anatomy featuring three-dimensional animations, dissections and MRI. May be used with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari.
- Thieme MedOne Education This link opens in a new windowCollection of medical and scientific ebooks and online full-color atlases with drawings, photos, and illustrations of the human body and biological processes.
- MedOne Thieme Teaching Assistant AnatomyMedOne Thieme Teaching Assistant Anatomy is a web-based presentation tool to enrich and deepen the classroom experience. It features over 2,800+ full-color illustrations from Gilroy et al.’s Atlas of Anatomy, Schuenke et al.’s THIEME Atlas of Anatomy and Baker et al.’s Anatomy for Dental Medicine.
- AccessMedicine This link opens in a new windowProvides access to a wide range of medical textbooks, board review books and clinical support books. In addition, there are self-assessment modules with case studies and multiple choice questions. Good for study and review of basic medical topics.
- Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy This link opens in a new windowAcland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy provides an accessible source of knowledge in human structure.
- Anatomy of the Human Body This link opens in a new windowThe Bartleby.com edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body features 1,247 vibrant engravings many in color from the classic 1918 publication, as well as a subject index with 13,000 entries ranging from the Antrum of Highmore to the Zonule of Zinn.
- MedlinePlus: Anatomy VideosThese animated videos show the anatomy of body parts and organ systems and how diseases and conditions affect them.
- Visible Body This link opens in a new windowAn interactive 3d anatomy tool for the study and review of human anatomy and function. This tool is broken down into different applications: Anatomy and Physiology, Human Anatomy Atlas, Anatomy and Function, Muscle Premium, Skeleton Premium, Physiology Animations, and Heart & Circulatory.
Complete Anatomy (App and Software)
This interactive anatomy resource allows you to view body systems, add layers, explore physiological features, and more. Tools include; cutting, labeling, bone spurs, screen recordings, quiz creation and more.
Student Access:
1. While available for phones, for the best experience, we recommend using this on a tablet or computer. On your device, go to the app or play store, search for and and download the app/software, or, click these links: iPad, Mac, Windows 10, iPhone, and Android.
2. On any device, access the USC Student Plus Flyer for instructions on how to sign in and the USC activation code.
Faculty Access: The Library's subscription allows faculty to create custom curricula that can be pushed to student accounts.
1. While available for phones, for the best experience, we recommend using this on a tablet or computer. On your device, go to the app or play store, search for and and download the app/software, or click these links: iPad, Mac, Windows 10, iPhone, and Android.
2. On any device, access the USC Faculty Flyer for instructions on how to sign in and the USC activation code.
If you encounter issues accessing Complete Anatomy, please contact the Complete Anatomy Customer Support team at info@3d4medical.com for assistance. You will receive a response within 24 hours. If you do not hear back from the customer support team, please contact the library's reference services at medlib@usc.edu.
Trusted Websites
Government websites (.gov), professional association websites (.org), and some academic websites (.edu) are generally acceptable for PBL.
Use of these resources should be minimal, information should be reviewed carefully, and always try to find the primary source material referenced on these sites if possible. Please contact Wilson Dental Library for further assistance.
Professional Association Websites
Government Websites
- Dental Board of California - Required and Prohibited ConductHas information on: requirements for treatment (including information gathering), minimum infection control requirements, and more
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry Websites
- Ostrow Patient Privacy, Rights and ResponsibilitiesHas information on: patients' rights, patients' responsibilities, and patient privacy at Ostrow
- Ostrow IntranetHas information on: Clinic manuals, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning Manual
- Ostrow Special Patients Clinical ManualHas information on: management of patients with special needs and systemic conditions