LibGuides: Anatomy Resources: Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy

Aclands Video Atlas of Human Anatomy

Acland’s Video Atlas of Human Anatomy presents video recordings of real dissected human cadaveric specimens. The specimens have not been embalmed and therefore retain the colour, texture and mobility of the living body. The recordings show real life movement.

Exams are available for each volume to test your learning. Easy to navigate, the content can be searched by anatomical regions and parts or by the A-Z index. Run times are listed for each part and you can start, stop, and pause at any time while viewing a video. PDF transcripts of the audio are also available.

Acland's Video Atlas: contents

Volume 1: The Upper Extremity

The Shoulder
The Arm & Forearm
The Hand

Volume 2: The Lower Extremity

The Hip
The Knee
The Leg & Ankle
The Foot

Volume 3: The Trunk

The Spine
The Musculosketal Structures of the Thorax
The Musculoskeletal Structures Around the Abdomen
The Musculoskeletal Structures of the Pelvis

Volume 4: The Head & Neck

Support and Movement of the Head
The Facial Skeleton & the Base of Skull
The Nasal Cavity & Surroundings
The Oral Cavity & Surroundings
The Larynx & Surroundings
The Facial Muscles & Scalp
The Brain & Surroundings
The Nerves of the Head & Neck
The Blood Vessels of the Head & Neck
The Eye & Surroundings
The Ear

Volume 5: The Internal Organs

The Thoracic Organs
The Abdominal Organs
The Reproductive System

Fellows, Members and postgraduate Affiliates can access Acland’s with their College Login details:

Go to the RCS England website and log in using your College login
Go to the Video Atlas website and select 'Sign In’ from the top right of the page
On the Acland’s Video Atlas login page, click on ‘OpenAthens login’

Each volume is split into more specific categories. Click on the “plus sign” at the left side of each category to view the videos available for each of them. At the end of each region, a short, integrated video appears so you can quickly review what you’ve learned, recapping important structures and objects for test preparation and knowledge reinforcement.

There are review sections and exams to test the content that has been covered in the videos. Click on the “Exam” tabs in the menu bar where you can choose from different test options:

Time me mimics the exam experience giving you 60 seconds to answer.
Target questions I got wrong lets you focus on the questions that you answered incorrectly in previous exams.
Review lets you see the answers and links to the video so you can review your answer immediately or you can check the answers at the end from the itemized list.

To save your exam progress you will need to register for a personal account.

At the bottom of every page there is a link to a PDF getting started user guide.

Getting help with online resources

If you're having problems, we are here to help. You can get assistance through any of the following means:

Email: library.athens@rcseng.ac.uk - we will usually respond with one working day
Telephone: 020 7869 6556 - the line is open between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays and College closure days
In person: members are welcome to visit the Library in person for assistance, and appointments can be arranged for in-person enquiries - please see the Library pages on the College website for more information.

It does help us if you can provide your College membership number with your enquiry - this will be on your membership page in the College website and on any personal communications sent by the College.

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