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Anatomy Resources

Using Anatomy Resources

Aclands's Video Atlas fo Human AnatomyThis popular Video Atlas comprises a series of individual videos demonstrating the structure and linkages of parts of the human anatomy, using real human bodies. Designed to supplement and reinforce information learned in dissection and anatomy courses.

Make sure you are logged into the RCS England website. The link above should then log you in automatically. If not, click Open Athens under the login form at Acland’s. Then, select OpenAthens Federation in the federation list and Royal College of Surgeons of England in the institution list; you can type into the filter field to narrow the list displayed.
Illustrated guide to accessing Acland’s Video Atlas of Human Anatomy.

What do members say?

I used Acland human anatomy for my part B MRCS and it helped me ace the exam. Furthermore, guidelines and updates on medical world help me improve the quality of work I do.


Visible Body Suite is the most complete and easy-to-use 3D human body reference and study tool. Explore general anatomy, functional units, cross sections, muscle attachments, bony landmarks, muscle actions and more.

Click on this link to go to the Visible Body website (just going directly to the Visible Body site will not work). Log in, using your registered email address and the password you created when registering.
Illustrated guide to accessing Visible Body

What do members say?

Use visible anatomy on my iPad when teaching juniors, as well as revision prior to cases.