LibGuides: Anatomy & Physiology: Background Information

Selected Online Reference Sources

Anatomy, the study of the structure of organisms, and physiology, the study of the function of organs, are studied together to learn how the body works.

The background information resources listed below can help you to learn about both the anatomy and physiology of different organ systems.

Triton students, faculty and staff can access these databases from off-campus by entering in their 17-digit Triton ID number.

Credo
Search by organ or system to locate articles describing their location and function in the body.
Oxford Reference Online
Includes over 100 dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works published by Oxford University Press.
Scientific and Medical ART (SMART) Imagebase
20,000+ high quality illustrations and animations depicting anatomy, physiology, surgery, diseases, conditions, trauma, embryology, histology, and more.
Science Online
Explore Science Online's elearning module of "The Human Body." Find information, images, and videos about "Cells, Tissue, and Skin;" "Human Development;" "The Circulatory System;" "The Digestive System;" "The Endocrine System;" "The Immune System;" "The Nervous System;" "The Reproductive System;" "The Respiratory System;" "The Senses;" and "The Skeletal and Muscular Systems."

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