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Interactive Skeleton

Synopsis
A dynamic three-dimensional skeleton model, which can be viewed through all angles. The user can work with the complete skeleton or focus on certain bones or sections. All areas of muscle and tendon are shown. Anatomical labelling is incorporated. All landmarks and muscle attachments can appear as 3D areas on the relevant image at the click of a mouse.

In the updated edition the 3D skeleton comes alive with the addition of muscle action videos linked to the skeletal model. Every muscle has a relevant video clip, showing its action. he surface anatomy is also meticulously labeled.
There are some 200 video clips showing muscle actions for the entire body. New sports relevant text reviews the functional anatomy of all musculature, along with an analysis of the performance of muscles and muscle groups in particular activities. Includes dissections, clinical slides and pathology material.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Multimedia
Year of release
2002
Year of production
2002
Availability
Sale
Subjects
Medical sciences; Sports science
Keywords
anatomy; physiology - human; skeleton; sports physiology

Credits

Writer
D Field; J Anderson; Peter Abrahams

Distribution Formats

Type
CD-ROM
Format
Hybrid
Price
£59.50
Availability
Sale
Year
2003

Production Company

Name

Primal Pictures Ltd

Email
email@primalpictures.com
Web
http://www.primalpictures.com External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7637 1010
Fax
020 7636 7776
Address
159-163 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5PA
Notes
Primal Pictures has created the only complete and medically accurate 3D anatomical model of the human body. It is derived from genuine medical scan data that has been interpreted by a team of anatomists and then translated into three-dimensional images by a team of graphics specialists. Models can be rotated and layers of anatomy added or removed. The anatomy visuals are accompanied by three-dimensional animations that demonstrate function, biomechanics and surgical procedures. To supplement the core three-dimensional anatomy data are clinical videos and text written by leading medical specialists. Resources are grouped in the areas of acupuncture, anatomy & physiology, dentistry, detailed human anatomy, functional anatomy, head & neck, pelvic floor, pilates, radiology, real time anatomy, speech language pathology, spine, sports & therapy, surgery, urology. of software is unique because of its accuracy and detail. The resources are available online to subscribers via Athens/Shibboleth login at www.anatomy.tv/ or for sale on DVD-ROM.

Distributor

Name

Coachwise Ltd

Web
http://www.1st4sport.com External site opens in new window
Phone
0113 231 1310
Fax
0113 231 9606
Address
Units 2/3 Chelsea Close
Armley
Leeds
LS12 4HW
Notes
Specialists in sports coaching, fitness training and physical education, selling videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs.
Name

Human Kinetics (Europe)

Email
custserv@hkeurope.com
Web
http://www.humankinetics.com External site opens in new window
Phone
0113 255 5665
Fax
0113 255 5885
Address
107 Bradford Road
Stanningley
Leeds
LS28 6AT
Notes
A US company with a UK affiliate specialising in educational materials including DVDs, videotapes and CD-ROMs dealing with all aspects of physical activity including fitness, physical education, sport management, sports medicine, aquatics, dance and kinesiology. Human Kinetics also organises a rolling programme of free, online webinars which cover a variety of topics such as sports, coaching, health, fitness, nutrition, training, physical education, recreation and more. These are recorded for on-demand online viewing after the event. See http://www.humankinetics.com/webinars.

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