Key Anatomy Resources for MD & PA Students

Welcome to Lane Medical Library! As you start your MD or PA program, we’re here to help you build a strong foundation, beginning with anatomy. The library provides a range of high-quality resources to support your learning, whether you’re studying for class, preparing for labs, or reviewing clinical concepts.

Complete Anatomy

Complete Anatomy is a powerful, highly detailed 3D anatomy visualization platform available via mobile, tablet, and laptop. 

Features:

• Thousands of individually selectable structures, organized in layers across 12 body systems, of male and female models, allowing for contrasting different anatomies between sexes.
• Rotate, zoom, and virtually dissect for a better understanding of human anatomy.
• Includes radiological images and 1,500+ educational videos across medical specialties, such as fitness (e.g., weight lifting), ophthalmology, orthopedics, and cardiology.
• Custom tools for labeling, note-taking, and simulating dissections.

Visit the Complete Anatomy Help Center for tutorials and FAQs.

e-Anatomy 

IMAIOS e-Anatomy is an interactive atlas that combines anatomy with imaging, which is ideal for studying clinical anatomy and radiology.

Features:

• Over 27,000 images with CT, MRI, and PET image series in axial, coronal, and sagittal slices, as well as x-rays and angiography images, dissections, anatomy diagrams, and illustrations.
• More than 8900 labeled anatomical structures with over 1 million labels available in 12 languages, including the Latin Terminologia Anatomica.
• Clickable labels on images help reinforce your learning.

Acland’s Video Atlas of Human Anatomy

A video-based learning tool featuring real human specimens in their natural colors, designed to show anatomical structure and function as it exists in the body.

Features:

• Nearly 330 videos show anatomy step by step—from bones to surface anatomy.
• Visual demonstrations of moving structures—muscles, tendons, and joints—make the same movements they make in life.
• Expert commentary provides context and explanations, enhancing your understanding of complex anatomical concepts.
• Built-in quizzes and review questions to test your knowledge.

Explore the User Guide for more help with Acland’s Video Atlas of Human Anatomy.

Need Help?

All these resources are available at your fingertips by searching the resource name through Lane Search on the library website. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us. We’re happy to help you get started.