Web Sites

Anatomy & Physiology  
Visible Human (Sagittal and Frontal Views) Excellent possibilities, but may be difficult to view depending on your browser.
The Living Cell Good animation of inner workings of the cell
The Nucleus & Nucleolus Provides basic to intermediate information on the listed cell organelles.
Histology Great review for epithelial tissues, all tissues of body listed, great for histology and biology classes
Endoplasmic Reticulum & Ribosomes Provides basic to intermediate information on the listed cell organelles.
Osteoporosis General information: aging, statistics, cost, prevention; Drug companies hosting the site.
Membrane Structure Electron Microscopic Picture
Membrane Junctions Electron Microscopic Picture
Muscle Contraction Excellent QT movie of cross-bridge interaction
Golgi complex Electron Microscopic Picture
Lysosomes Electron Microscopic Picture
Arthroscopy I Good introduction to arthroscopy with excellent graphics. Hip, shoulder, knee, elbow are featured.
Arthroscopy II Introduction to arthroscopy. Surgical procedures featured.
Skeletal System Labeled bone picture that correlate well with lab material
Brain Anatomy Top 100 brain structures, produced by Harvard Medical School
Muscular System (Virtual Cat) Use primarily for muscular system, good pictures that correlate with lab

 

 

Anatomy & Physiology
Coronary Bypass Very basic information
Cardiology Good animations and basic info including bypass surgery and angioplasty
AHA Fighting Heart Disease and Stroke Very basic info, click on Advisories and News Releases for the most information
Neutrophil Picture of neutrophil (light microscope)
Eosinophil Picture of eosinophil (light microscope)
Basophil Picture of basophil (light microscope)
Monocyte Picture of monocyte (light microscope)
Sickle Cell Anemia Good information about sickle cell anemia
Effects of Alcohol Good for chemical properties of alcohol, stages of alcohol intoxication, click on foot notes for references
Heart Transplant Cost & Statistics Very basic, some facts and statistics on heart/lung transplants 
Heart Sounds Various heart sounds demonstrated- good quality
Heart Surgery Mitral valve surgery, detailed look at surgical procedures
Respiratory System Basic to advanced, stay with quiet breathing, click on all highlighted words for more info and definitions
Microvilli  
Altitude Effects on Cardio & Respiration Good info and a source of references 
Arteries & Veins Labeled & unlabeled pictures that correlate well with material presented in lab class

 

 

 

 Human Physiology
Receptor Mediated Endocytosis Advanced explanation of endocytosis
Nobel Prize Winners List of Nobel Prize Winners in Medicine & Physiology
Rat Anatomy Good pictures of rat anatomy
Muscle Physiology General & advanced topics
Cardiovascular Physiology Advanced cardiovascular physiology
Cardiovascular Conduction in cardiac muscle cells
Mitral Valve Surgery Detailed look at various valve replacement strategies

 

 

 

 

Biology
Virtual Fruit Fly Lab Basic genetic crosses (experimental site) 
 

 

 

 

Nursing & General Health
Nutrition Information good nutrition site journals, newsgroups, animal also
Fast Food Finder Provides complete nutritional information on fast food restaurants. Pick the restaurant, type in the type of food and get a preview of fat, cholesterol, sodium and calories
Breast Cancer Information Breast Cancer Clearinghouse, Information for health professionals, excellent source of statistics, support groups, 800 numbers etc.
HIV/AIDS Information incredible collection of HIV/AIDS information, journals links to other sites, research information, conferences, clinical research etc.!

 

 

 

Allied Health
Physical Therapy Excellent Resource Site that includes information on schools, journals, associations, course material etc.
Speech Therapy Great information on anatomy of head and neck; information on audiology. This site contains advanced information.