LibGuides: Basic Life Sciences for Nurses: Physiology

Books

Vander's human physiology : the mechanisms of body function by Eric P. Widmaier; Hershel Raff; Kevin T. Strang; Arthur J. Vander
Call Number: UL QT104.3 .V36 2019
ISBN: 9781260085228
Publication Date: 2019

E-books

Human Anatomy and Physiology by Elaine N. Marieb; Katja Hoehn
ISBN: 9781292260853
Publication Date: 2018

Complete Anatomy

Complete Anatomy 2024 (New)

This anatomy learning platform provides 3D human anatomy models with over 17,000 interactive structures including a living, beating, dissectible human heart, microscopic anatomy models, radiological images, clinical videos, and courses on anatomy, physiology and pathology.

More information: Complete Anatomy Guide

Note: you can login to a max of two devices with the same account at the same time.

Installation Procedures

For first time users,

1. Install the appropriate mobile app from the options above.

2. Launch the app and choose "Get Started" and select the "Sign up for free". You must register an account with your CUHK email account (@link.cuhk.edu.hk or @cuhk.edu.hk).

3. A verification email will be sent to your registered email address. Check your inbox and follow the steps to verify.

4. Go to Settings, then select “My Account”. Scroll down to enter the 12 digit redeem code. Click here for the redemption code.

The redeem code will be renewed on a regular basis. Follow the steps below for continued access.

For current users,

1.   Launch the app and login to your account.
2.   Go to Settings, then select “My Account”.
3.   Scroll down to enter the 12 digit redeem code. Click here for the redemption code.

Key E-Resources

Anatomy.tv
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It features more than 6,500 highly accurate three-dimensional anatomy models that illustrate function, biomechanics, and surgical procedures. Clinical videos and textual descriptions by leading specialists supplement the animations and models. Interactive learning modules covering basic human anatomy focus on one or more areas of the body, so that students, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals can uncover the information they want quickly and easily. Also included are a study guide, test bank, and an optional test management system to build custom quizzes for students.
Complete Anatomy
Complete Anatomy is an anatomy learning platform which provides 3D human anatomy models for viewing and manipulating body systems. It provides over 17,000 interactive structures including a living, beating, dissectible human heart in 3D model, online videos, radiological images, microscopic anatomy models and guided lectures.
MEDLINE via OvidSP
Coverage: 1946 - present
US National Library of Medicine's bibliographic database of citations and abstracts currently from approximately 5,000 biomedical journals in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, health care systems, and preclinical sciences. Coverage extends back to 1946 in which OLDMEDLINE records are included.
PubMed
PubMed contains over 22 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, etc. PubMed citations and abstracts include the fields of biomedicine and health. PubMed (with full text) contains links to CUHK’s full-text holdings.
Visible Body
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Visual Body is a 3D human anatomy visualization tool providing detailed models of all body systems. The available modules are: Human Anatomy Atlas, Anatomy & Physiology, Physiology & Pathology, Muscle Premium and Skeleton Premium.

Mobile Apps Titles

Visible Body Mobile Apps

For details of the installation procedure, please visit this page.

2020 Atlas Perpetual (New)

This is the 2020 version of Human Anatomy Atlas. It includes comprehensive male and female 3D gross anatomy models, select microanatomy of tissues and organs, cadaver slices and diagnostic images, and a new Augmented Reality Gross Anatomy Lab.

System requirements for iPhone/iPad and Android.

For Organizations - 2016

Physiology Animations

This app includes dozens of videos that illustrate and animate core physiological processes and common pathologies.