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Anatomy
• An Online Examination of Human Anatomy and Physiology
• A Musculoskeletal Atlas of the Human Body, University of Washington
  Extensive collection of anatomic drawings of the musculoskeletal system.
• Anatomy of the Female Pelvis, Stanford University
• Anatomy, Function, and Innervation of Muscles, Loyola University
  Collection of drawings and information for all major muscles.
  
• Anatomy of the nerves, muscles, bones, and arteries, Loyola University
  Excellent collection of drawings organized by organ system.
• Digital Anatomists Project, University of Washington
  Interesting collection of simulated disections, various parts of the body.
  
• Gross Anatomy, University of Arkansas for Medical Students
  Extensive collection of gross anatomy images.
• Gross Anatomy, University of Michigan
  Extensive collection of anatomic pictures, description of dissections, quizzes, etc.
• Gross Anatomy, University of Vienna
  Collection of anatomic dissections in 3D and cross section.
• Lower Extremity Muscle Atlas, University of Washington
  Drawings of the muscles of the lower extremity.
• Musculoskeletal Anatomy (LifeArt Collection)
  Nice interactive guide to musculoskeletal anatomy.
• Upper Extremity Muscle Atlas, University of Washington
  Drawings of the muscles of the upper extremity.
• Surface Anatomy, University of Michigan
  Review of musculoskeletal surface anatomy.
• National Library of Medicine (NLM) Visible Human Project Data Base
  The NLM has developed a collection of cross sectional gross anatomy images along with CT and MRI correlates. This data base is available for educational purposes, though special authorization forms must be completed (visit NLM site for details). A number of academic centers have organized parts of this collection into user friendly formats. several of which are listed below.
  • Loyola University Cross Sectional Anatomy
    Images are labeled and arranged by regions of the body. Collection includes CT and MRI correlates.
  • University of Utah Cross Sectional Anatomy
    Images arranged by region of the body.

Cardiology
• Auscultation Assistant, University of California, Los Angeles
  Audio files of selected normal and abnormal heart sounds and murmurs.
• Basics of Cardiac Physiology
  Extensive review of core concepts, cardiac function and physiology.
• Univeristy of Utah, Review of Cardiac Physiology
  Cartoon depicting relationship between mechanical, electrical, and audiologic events during the normal cardiac cycle.
• Heart Book, Yale University
  On line basic cardiology text book.
• Heart Sounds and Murmurs, University of Washington School of Medicine.
  Audio files of selected normal and abnormal heart sounds and murmurs.
• Heart Sounds and Murmurs, Case Western Reserve University
  
• Heart Sounds Tutorial, Blaufuss Medical.
  Audio files of selected normal and abnormal heart sounds and murmurs.
• Heart Sounds Tutorial.
  Audio files of selected basic heart sounds and murmurs.
  
• Pediatric Heart Sounds and Murmurs
• Rhythm Simulator
  Collection of several computer generated dysrhythmias.
• Virtual Stethoscope, McGill University.
  Audio files of cardiac and pulmonary auscultation.

Dermatology
• Atlas of Dermatology.. Sponsored by the Universities of Heidelberg and Erlangen..
  A very comprehensive and well organizeed collection of pictures of dermatologic findings.
• Basal Cell Carcinoma Gallery Index, Univeristy of California, Davis
• Basic Pediatric Dermatology, University of Wisconsin
  A very concise review of basic dermatology terminology as well as a collection of pictures
  of common pediatric dermatology problems.
• DermAtlas, Johns Hopkins University
  Collection of dermatologic images.
• Dermatologic Image Data Base, University of Iowa College of Medicine
  Collection of dermatologic images.
• Dermatology Atlas, Loyola University Medical Center
  Collection of dermatologic images.
• Pediatric Dermatology Tutorial, University of California, San Diego

General
• Advanced Physical Diagnosis, University of Washington, School of Medicine
  Review of selected aspects of the physical exam.
• Bedside Diagnosis: An annotated Bibliography of Literature on Physical Examinatoion and Interviewing
  Reference list of articles relating to physical examination.
• Catalog of Clinical Images, University of California, San Diego
  Pictures of assorted physical exam findings.
• Physical Exam Study Guides, University of Florida
  Review of physical examination techniques.
• Physical Exam Videos, UCLA
• Physical Exam Videos, University of Florida
• Physical Exam Videos, University of Virginia
  Online videos demonstrating select aspects of the physical exam.
• Rational Clinical Exam (JAMA)
  Reference list of all articles in this series, provided by SGIM.
• Review of Physical Examination, University of Washington
  Extensive text description of most aspects of the physical exam.
• Screening Physical Exam, Loyola University Medical Education
  Review of physical examination techniques.
• Selected Physical Exam Techniques, Ohio State University
  This site provides movies that demonstrate the physiology of heart sounds, eye anatomy and common retinal pathology, basic lung sounds, simulation of lung percussion, and an interactive BP simulator.

Head and Neck
• The Medical Students' ENT Atlas, University of Toronto
• Otoscopy Tutorial
  Basic review of otoscopic examination. Includes pictures of common pathologic findings.
• Practical ENT for Primary Care Physicians
  Basic review of common ENT problems.
• American Academy of Pediatrics Otoscopy Tutorial Case studies of common pediatric middle ear problems. Accompanied by excellent examples of otoscopic findings.
• Guidelines For Approaching Common Adult Head And Neck Problems, UCSD School of Medicine.

Musculoskeletal
• Review of Common Orthopedic Problems With Excellent Anatomic Diagrams (Courtesy of Gastonia Orthopedics)
• Univerity of California, San Diego Examination of the Knee, Shoulder, and Low Back
• University of Washington, Assorted Case Studies of Musculoskeletal Disorders
• University of Washington, Glossary and Videos of Musculoskeletal and Assorted Clinical Findings
• Penn State University, Skeletal Anatomy

Neurology
• Anatomy of Common Peripheral Nerves
• Neurologic Examination, University of Toronto
  Excellent collection of videos and text describing all aspects of the basic neuro exam.
• Neurologic Examination, University of Utah
  Detailed review of the complete neuro exam which includes helpful video clips.
• Armed Forces Medical School, Review of Cranial Nerve Anatomy, Function, and Pathology
• Neurologic Exam Videos, Temple University
• Neuromuscular Diseases, Washington University
  Extensive review of physiology and pathophysiology of neuromuscular disorders.
• Yale University, Review of Cranial Nerve Anatomy, Function, and Pathology
• Washington University, St Louis, Neuroscience Tutorial
• University of Utah Review of Gross Neuroanatomy
  Extensive collection of labeled images of neuroanatomic structures.

Ophthalmology
• Digital Atlas of Ophthalmology, NY Eye and Ear Infirmary
  Collection of ophthalmologic images.
• Eye Atlas (Best when viewed with Internet Explorer), Johns Hopkins University
  Collection of ophthalmologic images.
• Eye Simulator, University of California, Davis
  Simulation of pupillary and extraocular muscle disorders.
• Online Atlas of Ophthalmology
  Collection of ophthalmologic images.
  

Pulmonary
• Review of Lung Sounds, University of California, Davis
  Audio files of normal and abnormal lung sounds.
• The R.A.L.E. Repository of Lung Sounds
  Audio files of normal and abnormal lung sounds.
• Virtual Stethoscope, McGill University.
  Audio files of cardiac and pulmonary auscultation.

Pathology
• Organ System Pathology Images, University of Utah
  Extensive collection of pathology images.
• The Urbana Atlas of Pathology, University of Illinois College of Medicine
  Extensive collection of pathology images.

Clinical Imaging
• Introduction to Cardiothoracic Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine
• How to Read a Chest X-ray, Uniformed Services School of Medicine.
  Basic interpretation of chest radiographs
• Virtual Hospital, Normal Radiologic Anatomy, University of Iowa
  Very extensive collection of radiologic images.
• Radiology Database, Uniformed Services School of Medicine
  Extensive collection of radiologic images.
• Musculoskeletal Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine
  Assorted pictures of musculoskeletal radiologic pathology.

Assorted Clinical References
• Medical Microbiology, Edited by Samuel Baron, M.D.
  Extensive review of microbiology.
• Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
  Online textbook of orthopedics.

Clinical Guidelines and US Government Sites of Interest
• Assorted Clinical Guidelines, Compiled by UCSF School of Medicine.
• Clinical Statements and Guidelines, American College of Cardiology
  Collection of cardiology related clinical guidelines.
• Immunization Guidelines
• National Guideline Clearinghouse
  US government sponsored collection of clinical guidelines.
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Patient Focused Information Covering Wide Array of Medical Topics (NIH)

Collection of Thousands of Medically Related Links
• Diseases, Disorders and Related Topics, Karolinska Institute, Sweden
• The "Virtual" Medical Center, University of Califonria, Irvine
• Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology on the Internet

Journal Search Engines
• New England Journal of Medicine
• Pub Med: National Library of Medicine

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