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Anatomy and physiology resources
Access specialised resources for anatomy and physiology through La Trobe University Library. Resources include online 3D interactive images and videos of the human body, image collections, anatomy models, and books. Choose pages on this guide for more information on the key resources available to help you understand the human body and its systems.
Recommended books
- Moore's clinically oriented anatomyRenowned for its comprehensive coverage and engaging, storytelling approach, the bestselling Moore''s Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th Edition, guides students from initial anatomy and foundational science courses through clinical training and practice.
- Gray's anatomy for students (5th ed.)Gray's anatomy for students is a clinically oriented, student-friendly textbook of human anatomy. It has been prepared primarily for students in a variety of professional programs (e.g., medical, dental, chiropractic, and physical therapy programs).
Each regional anatomy chapter consists of four consecutive sections: conceptual overview, regional anatomy, surface anatomy, and clinical cases. - Gray's anatomy for students (4th ed.)Gray's Anatomy for Students, is medical students' go-to text for essential information in human anatomy. This fully revised volume focuses on the core information students need to know, in an easy-access format and with additional multimedia tools that facilitate effective study and mastery of the material.
- Human physiology: An integrated approachThe 8th Edition engages students in developing a deeper understanding of human physiology by guiding them to think critically and equipping them to solve real-world problems.
- Vander's human physiology: The mechanisms of body functionMoving beyond the listing of mere facts, it stresses the causal chains of events that constitute the mechanisms of body function. The fundamental purpose of this textbook is to present the principles and facts of human physiology in a format that is suitable for undergraduates, regardless of academic background or field of study.
- Anatomy and physiology (2nd ed.)Anatomy and Physiology is developed to meet the scope and sequence for a two-semester human and physiology course for life science and allied health majors. The web-based version features links to surgical videos, histology, and interactive diagrams.