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Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy: English

Atlas de anatomía en vídeo con imágenes en tres dimensiones de gran calidad de sujetos humanos reales. Cada órgano o parte se presenta diseccionado, incluyendo una autoevaluación, glosario de términos anatómicos, preguntas, respuestas y transcripciones.

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This resource features nearly 330 videos of real human specimens, showcasing muscle, tendon, and joint movements with detailed explanations of their functions. It includes five innovative videos of the inner ear and offers a 360° view of anatomical structures, remastered for enhanced clarity. Ideal for self-directed study, it allows for easy searches and is accessible across multiple platforms.

Additionally, it includes interactive quizzes to help students prepare for practical assessments, guiding them to related videos for review and reinforcing their understanding of human anatomy.

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  • The Acland Video Atlas was created in 1993 after a conversation between Robert Acland and a medical student, where the student expressed how useful it would be to watch videos in their classes instead of just slides.
  • In the early videos, a surgical lighting device was used, which was modified to hold the video camera and allow for recording.
  • Acland’s offers a PDF list of all the videos in the database along with their URLs.
  • In addition to using recordings of real human beings, it shows moving structures performing typical human movements.
  • To ensure the videos accurately reflect a human subject, the cadavers used are not embalmed, preserving their colors, textures, and mobility.

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How to search?

To access the resource:

  • From the homepage, go to the Videos section and select the category you need: upper limb, lower limb, trunk, head and neck, or internal organs.

  • Once inside, you will be able to explore the different parts within the selected volume and find various related videos.

The resource includes an "Exams" section:

  • Through the Exams section, you can access questions for each of the five anatomical regions featured in this database.
  • To use this section, you need to create an account within the database. To do this, go to the "Exams" page, select "Login to My Personal Account," and then click "Sign Up Now!" After completing the registration form, you will have full access to the entire database.

In the glossary, you can find::

  • Anatomical terms listed alphabetically, along with the language of origin for each term.
  • You can select the initial letter to view results starting with that letter by clicking on it.
  • You can also use the search box in the top-left corner to look up a specific term.

Through this index, it is possible to:

  • View each body part (bones, muscles, arteries, joints, etc.) listed alphabetically.
  • Select the part we are interested in by exploring the terms offered in the database through alphabetical sorting, or use the search box to choose the specific section to study.
  • Once the part we want information on is selected, clicking on it will show a selection of videos available throughout the entire atlas across the five volumes.
  • Within each video, we will be directed to other related videos that may be of interest based on previous selections.

Self-Assessment

Where does the name of this resource come from?
The name comes from Dr. Robert Acland, who, after giving a conference  to medical students in 1993 on the importance of anatomy, began creating the Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy.

Can I use this atlas on my mobile phone?
Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy is accessible on all platforms and is optimized for mobile devices.

Who is Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy intended for?
It was originally created to assist medical and dental students throughout their academic preparation, but it has since become a popular tool among health science students (nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, etc.), professors, doctors, and even individuals outside this field, such as athletes, high school students, artists, and anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of human anatomy.

How does Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy differ from other atlases?
Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy shows over 300 videos of muscles, tendons, and joints of real people in motion, performing the same movements they do in real life. It also offers the ability to take tests after completing each module to self-assess your knowledge.

Can the language of the page be changed?
You can select the language, English or Spanish, by clicking on the globe icon in the top right corner.

How is it possible to have an atlas with dissections of real human bodies?
All the bodies used for dissections in each video belonged to individuals who, during their lifetime, chose to donate their bodies to the University of Louisville's 'Body Donor Program'.