Research Guides: Communication Sciences &amp; Disorders: Anatomy

Free Anatomy Learning Resources

AnatomyZone
A searchable database of anatomy videos. Free, supported by advertising.
Blue Link - University of Michigan Medical School
There are many free educational resources on this site*. BlueLink includes cadaveric photographs and a quiz version of these, YouTube videos created by faculty, 3-D models you can interact with (Virtual Reality), illustrations, and practice practicals (work like online anatomy flashcards).
*There are links to courses which are not free--stick to the resources section of the site.
Cranial Nerves - WISC-Online
In this highly interactive and animated object, learners complete three exercises to identify the cranial nerves and their functions.
Digital Histology - Virginia Commonwealth University
Includes images for respiratory system and ear structures. Also, offers high quality online quizzes and an online textbook.
Functional Neuroanatomy - University of British Columbia
High quality resources for teaching Neuroanatomy. Includes interactive modules on language processing and cranial nerves, videos, 3D models, and more.
Head and Neck - Clinical Anatomy - University of British Columbia
Anatomy videos, interactive modules, illustrations, radiology images, and 3D models. Includes topics such as anatomy of swallowing, balance, vestibluar system, cravial nerves, etc.
Health Education Assets Library (HEAL) - University of Utah
Searchable collection of 22,000 free digital resources for health education.
Health Videos - MedlinePLus
Animated videos show the anatomy of body parts and organ systems and how diseases and conditions affect them. Includes breathing, hearing and the cochlea, swallowing.
Interactive Atlas of Thoracic Visera - University of Washington
3D images with interactive quizzes. These may be useful for the images and quizzes. The videos no longer work.
MedPix - National Library of Medicine
Large open-access online database of medical images, teaching cases, and clinical topics.
Neuroanatomy Interactive Syllabus - University of Washington
3D images with interactive quizzes. These may be useful for the images and quizzes. The videos no longer work.
The Whole Brain Atlas - Harvard Medical School
MRI, tomographic, and nuclear medicine images of the brain in normal and disease states. The section labelled Top 100 Brain Structures includes cranial nerves.

Library Ebooks

Library ebooks are free to access with your EMU NetID.

Anatomy & Physiology for Speech, Language, and Hearing, Sixth Edition by J. Anthony Seikel; David G. Drumright; Daniel Hudock
Publication Date: 2019
Provides a solid foundation in anatomical and physiological principles relevant to communication sciences and disorders.
Preclinical Speech Science: Anatomy, Physiology, Acoustics, and Perception, 3rd ed. by Thomas Hixon; Gary Weismer; Jeannette D. Hoit
Publication Date: 2018
This is an unlimited user ebook.
Foundations of Speech and Hearing: Anatomy and Physiology by Jeannette D. Hoit; Gary Weismer
Publication Date: 2016
Tis is an unlimited ebook.
The Big Picture: Gross Anatomy, 2nd ed.
Publication Date: 2018
A text for understanding the "big picture of human anatomy in the context of health care." Includes supplemental videos.
Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy, 2nd ed. by Kenneth P. Moses; Pedro B. Nava; John C. Banks; Darrell K. Petersen
Publication Date: 2012
This medical texts includes over 500 dissection photos and illustrations.

Open Access Books

Anatomy and Physiology - OpenStax
Publication Date: 2013
This open access text can be read online, downloaded as a PDF, downloaded as a phone app, or downloaded to ebook readers. Includes free extra features. such as ability to highlight and take notes.
Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions by Andrea Nelson and Katherine Greene
Focuses on breaking down, pronouncing, and learning the meaning of medical terms within the context of anatomy and physiology.

Access Medicine - Human Anatomy Tours

You will need to login with your EMU Net.ID. It may take a minute for the module to load.

Anatomy Flashcards

Netter's Anatomy Flash Cards, 3rd ed. by John T. Hansen
Publication Date: 2010
EMU has a 1-user at a time ebook version of these. Be wary of the using the download PDF button. You can view the entire set online, but you can only download 68 PDF pages.

YouTube Videos

Anatomy & Physiology of Swallowing -- MBSImP Animations
Narrated explanation with animation.
Anatomy of the Oral Cavity - Osmosis
Presents a detailed anatomy of the oral cavity. It will start with an ad, which you can skip after a few seconds. Ads in the middle of the video can also be skipped after a few seconds.
Anatomy of the Pharynx (Structures, muscles and Walls)
Created by a medical student.
Larynx - Membranes, ligaments and muscles - Human Anatomy | Kenhub
Presents a detailed anatomy of the larynx. It will start with an ad, which you can skip after a few seconds. Ads in the middle of the video can also be skipped after a few seconds.
Respiratory System
Demonstrates the respiratory system using a 3-D model. Starts and ends with ads.

JOVE Videos

JoVE Science Education This link opens in a new window
"JoVE Science Education is a ... video library dedicated to teaching scientific fundamentals through simple easy-to-understand video demonstrations." Subject areas include Advanced Biology, Basic Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Skills (Clinical Examinations, Nursing), Environmental Sciences and Psychology.
NOTE: The EMU Library does NOT subscribe to the entire collection of videos. As you browse or search, look for the green dots (EMU subscription) or blue dots (free or open access).

These specific JOVE Videos may be of interest to CSD students: