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Ruth Lilly Medical Library

Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology

This guide provides resources on the subject of anatomy, cell biology and physiology.

How to use this Guide

This guide is designed to highlight a variety of resources that may be useful for people interested in anatomy, cell biology and physiology.

Journals & Databases
Frequently-used journals and databases in Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiology.
Books
Core texts and new books on Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiology.
Online Learning and Visualization Resources
2D and 3D online learning resources, including mobile apps and virtual reality apps.
Professional Organizations
Professional organizations and associations for Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiology.
Scholarly Projects, Research, and Publishing Resources
Information about research services.

Best Bets

If you are short on time, these resources are your best bet.

Anatomy & Physiology Journals
Link to anatomy and physiology journals such as Acta Physiologica, Human Anatomy, and many more.
Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Journals
Link to cellular and molecular biology journals such as Cell Biology and Toxicology, Cell and Tissue Research, and many more.

Anatomy.TV This link opens in a new window
Multi-layer graphics of the human body. Includes animated graphical simulations of common muscle movements, information for patients with explanatory text. Movies/animations can be played using Windows Media player, QuickTime, or RealPlayer.

Phase 1 Human Structure Library Resources
Library resources to complement the Phase 1 Human Structure Course.

New Resource

Draw It to Know It This link opens in a new window
Online, interactive learning tool. Each course includes animated tutorials, flashcards, exercises, question banks and atlases. Draw It to Know It can be accessed using a web browser or download the mobile app from the Apple app store. To create your personal account, click here .