FAQ: Human Anatomy and Physiology Information
Question: How can I find information on human anatomy and physiology?
Answer:
In addition to local libraries where you may use and borrow resources, you can find information and images of human anatomy and physiology using these NLM/NIH Internet resources:
- MedlinePlus® website of consumer health information for:
- Anatomy
- Medical Encyclopedia
- Specific Health Topics
- MEDLINE/PubMed database of professional medical literature citations for published articles about:
- anatomy and physiology (search MeSH® subject headings for "Anatomy," "Physiology," and "Anthropometry")
- body parts (search a MeSH heading with a subheading, such as Heart/anatomy and histology OR Heart/physiology)
- Images from the History of Medicine in the NLM prints and photos collection
- The Visible Human Project® three-dimensional representations of the normal male and female human bodies in MRI, CT and cryopreserve formats
- National Cancer Institute (NCI) Anatomy & Physiology Web-based training
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