The Anatomy component in each SIMTICS module is a resource for you to explore and review what you've learned about human anatomy in other classes - in the context of the specific procedure you're studying.
Note that there may be questions in the Quiz about the anatomy.
Here's how you can make the most of this resource:
Start by taking a quick look around to see what anatomy is covered in the module. Some modules don't cover human anatomy (such as Disinfection & Sterilization or Ultrasound Physics) so this part of the SIMTICS module may cover a piece of equipment that is used in the procedure instead.
Look at the slider at the top to see how many layers of anatomy are included. There is a white and grey circle on the slider for each layer. Slide the blue button across to view each layer.
As an example, the screenshot below shows that there are three layers of anatomy in this ECG module - Surface Anatomy, Internal Structures, Heart - and we're currently looking at the layer called Internal Structures, where the blue button is on the slider:
Look for the green dots in each layer and see if you can remember what each structure is called. Then hover your cursor over each dot to see its label. Or you can click/tap the "label" icon at the top right to toggle all the labels on or off at once. For instance, the above ECG anatomy layer has 22 structures labeled - if you clicked that icon all 22 labels would be displayed. To hide all the labels, click the icon again.
To view the different layers of the anatomy, use the slider bar at the top. You can either slide the blue button across or click on different parts of the slider bar.
There is usually at least one three-dimensional (3D) model provided, that lets you view the anatomy from different angles.
If there is a 3D model for the layer of anatomy you are currently viewing, you will see a "3D" icon at the top right of the page. For example, these two icons indicate that in the current anatomy layer there are 7 structures labeled and there is a 3D model available:
Click the "3D" icon to open the 3D image.
The 3D model can be rotated as if it's on a turntable or lazy susan. To rotate the model, click and drag with your mouse, or press and drag your finger (touch screen or touchpad), horizontally across the screen.
The blue dots appear on different structures in the 3D model too, so again try to recall what each structure is, then hover over the dot to view its label and check whether you remembered correctly.
Sometimes there are additional images provided on either side of the main anatomy image. These typically show extra detail or common variations. Click on each image to view it in full size.