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Resource Spotlight: Show and Tell with Anatomy.TV

Images can help people understand information. Whether you are refreshing your knowledge of anatomy, sharing clinical information with a colleague, or explaining a diagnosis or procedure to a patient, Anatomy.TV offers a wealth of helpful 3D anatomical images. You can rotate the images, add and remove layers of anatomy, and customize them with labels and other added features. 

The best part is that through Library Services’ subscription, Nova Scotia Health staff can download and use these images for educational purposes, provided that they include the copyright information (©Informa UK Limited 2019) and a link to the site’s Terms and Conditions page. 

For example, if you have a patient with a torn meniscus, you can use Anatomy.TV’s 3D Real-time feature to take a closer look at that part of the knee:

1. Go to Library Services’ Databases A-Z page.
2. Under A, click on the Anatomy.TV link.
3. On the TDS Health host page, click on the Anatomy.TV image for access.
4. Click on Anatomy.TV’s 3D Real-time tab, then click on the KNEE button.
5. When the 3D Real-time screen loads, click on the Start button at the top of the screen.

To manipulate the 3D knee image to get the view you want:

• Click on the image and drag your mouse OR click on the orientation box (A) to rotate the image
• Click on a structure to highlight it (B)
• Add or remove structures using the Layers menu on the right (C) or the HIDE button (D) at the bottom
• Use the editing tools (E) to add preset (F) or free-text (G) labels
• Use the editing tools to add shapes or lines, or to draw on the model free-hand (H)

Once you have customized the image to suit your needs, you can download it for your own educational purposes or use it in a patient handout:

1. Click on the camera  button on the left-hand side.
2. Name the image.
3. Click OK.
4. A box will appear at the top of the screen asking if you want to download the image. Click Confirm.

You can download Anatomy.TV’s X-ray, MRI, CT, and ultrasound images in the same way.  

To share animations and live-action videos with colleagues who also have access to Anatomy.TV, click on the share button on the left-hand side to generate a URL that can be sent via e-mail.

To learn about the many other features of Anatomy.TV, visit their Help section. You can also connect with Library Services if you have any questions or book a one-on-one consultation with a Library Services team member for help using this resource.  

Lana MacEachern

Library Technician
Aberdeen Regional Hospital, Northern Zone