an@tomedia: A New Approach To Medical Education: Developments In Anatomy, Thorax Module

Description: an@tomedia (TM) is a unique way to learn about the anatomy of the human body.   It is comprehensive, interactive, self-paced learning program that explores anatomy from four different perspectives.   These perspectives teach the user how the body is constructed (from regions and systems) and how the user can deconstruct the body (with dissection and imaging techniques).   The four perspectives of an@tomedia are: 1 Regions, includes surface and functional anatomy; 2 Systems, includes conceptual and clinical anatomy; 3 Dissection, includes practical procedures and post-mortem; 4 Imaging, includes sectional and endoscopic anatomy.   Unlike any other anatomy multimedia program, an@tomedia combines an interactive photgraphic and illustrated atlas with detailed, serial dissections of real human bodies and coloured overlays.   It covers the following modules: Back; Abdomen; Thorax; General Anatomy; Upper Limb; Lower Limb; Neck; Head. an@tomedia provides: Detailed serial dissections of real human bodies; Coloured overlays of individual structures; Multimedia perspectives to explore anatomy and compare; Flexibility to choose the approach, rate, sequence and depth of learning; Interactive text, labels and clinical questions; New concepts in anatomy and relevant clinical applications; Capacity to "build" systems, "map" regions, "dissect" layers and "trace" images; A self learning resource with a solid educational basis; A simple and consistent navigation system.   The interactive text, image overlays, labels and clinical questions are optional and allows the user to explore anatomy at any level of difficulty.   The program presents anatomy from multiple perspectives and is appropriate for any course. an@tomedia could replace an entire anatomy course or it could be used in existing courses as an extra learning tool for practicals, tutorials and lectures. It may also be used by medical practitioners to explain anatomical issues to patients, and its layer-by-layer dissections offer an alternative in countries where dissection is not performed for cultural or other reasons.   List of contents: Thorax Dissection (including Procedures & Post-mortem): Anterior thoracic wall, Thoracic cavity & inlet, Mediastinum & posterior thorax, Contents of mediastinum, Thoracic viscera in situ, Excised viscera, Intercostal catheterisation, Pleural tap, Intercostal nerve block, External cardiac compression, Pericardial tap; Thorax Imaging: Plain thoracic radiographs, Mammography, Contrast studies of viscera, Thoracic angiography, Axial sections, Sagittal & coronal sections, Axial MRI, Coronal MRI, Special MRI, CT of thorax, Special CT, Chest ultrasound, Intralumenal endoscopy, Thoracoscopy; Thorax Regions: Modular landmarks, Regional landmarks, Thoracic walls, Thoracic apertures, Pleural sacs, Pericardial sac, Mediastinum; Thorax Systems: Skeletal system, Articular system, Muscular system, Integumental system, Respiratory system, Digestive system, Nervous system, Cardiovascular system, and Lymphatic system.

Comments & References: Suitable for students studying anatomy in tertiary institutions worldwide.   Published by Anatomedia Pty Ltd (http://www.anatomedia.com). See record numbers 5322 and 5323 for two other modules in the an@tomedia series.

ISBN: 978-0-0701-3531-4

Computer type: Windows, Macintosh

Price: Single user CD: £60.00

Version: 2007