Anatomical Terminology: Relative Position
By Barbara Liang
In this interactive learning activity, learners review the terms used to describe relative position of body parts in order to have a common set of words to describe their position. Check out our video on relative position: https://bit.ly/2kTXujp
The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus (Screencast)
By Becky Polk-Pohlman
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the location, structure, and function of the juxtaglomerular (JG) apparatus.
Peripheral Vascular Disease Assessment (Screencast)
By Barbara Lawson
Learners use peripheral vascular assessment data to examine characteristics of these four conditions: peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, and acute arterial occlusion. A matching exercise completes the learning object.
Dietary Manager Training: Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates (Screencast)
By Kristy Norenberg
Learners follow the path of a carbohydrate food from consumption through digestion to absorption into the bloodstream. In a matching exercise, students identify the main type of carbohydrate found in four different foods.
How the Brain Develops (Screencast)
By Mary Beth Boettcher
In this interactive learning object, learners study the parts of the brain and then test their knowledge in a drag-and-drop exercise.
Gram Stain Procedure (Screencast)
Learners view video clips demonstrating Gram's staining procedure. Correctly stained slides are shown.
Biomolecules: The Carbohydrates (Video)
Viewers watch an introduction to monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. The processes for dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis.
Cranial Nerves
By Carrie Thompson
In this highly interactive and animated object, learners complete three exercises to identify the cranial nerves and their functions.
Analyzing Medical Terms: Urinary System
By Patricia Cline
Students identify the meaning of urinary system word parts to analyze and define medical terms.
Respiratory Terms
By Mary Riebe
In this interactive object, learners review respiratory system terminology and then match the terms with their definitions.
Respiratory System Drug Treatment Review
By Mary Rahr
Learners match respiratory drug actions to the appropriate drug category.
Assessing Cranial Nerves
Urine Colony Counts (Screencast)
By Kristine Snow
Learners watch a brief video clip. They then follow step-by-step instructions on how to do a urine colony count and examine the criteria for determining if a colony count represents an infection. A brief quiz completes the object.
Muscle and Connective Tissue
In this colorful and interactive object, learners examine the structure and function of muscle and connective tissues. A quiz completes the activity.
Building Medical Terms for the Digestive System
In this interactive object, learners read the definitions of prefixes and suffixes that relate to the digestive system. They then use this knowledge to combine word components to form medical terms.
Nervous and Epithelial Tissue
In this colorful, interactive object, learners examine nervous and epithelial tissue composition and function. A quiz completes the activity.
The Lymphatic System
By Robert Formanek
Learners study two diagrams of the lymphatic system and then test their knowledge in drag-and-drop exercises.
Glands of the Endocrine System
Learners identify nine glands in a matching exercise.
Pathology of Cardiac Disease (Screencast)
By Ann Jadin
In this animated activity, learners examine the symptoms of four cardiac conditions: coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and valvular disease.
Nerve Action (Screencast)
By Eileen Bouchard
In this animated object, learners examine how the sensory, motor, mixed, and reflex nerves work in the human body.
Pharmacologic Management of Diabetes Mellitus (Screencast)
By Kathleen Lee
In this screencast, learners examine the action of insulin and other antidiabetic medications.
Apgar Scoring in the Newborn (Screencast)
By Kathy Costa Lieberthal
Students read about the importance of the Apgar score in assessing the newborn after delivery. Each sign of the Apgar score is identified with illustrations to help the student recognize the proper rating.
Carbohydrate Digestion (Screencast)
By Wendy Dusek
In this screencast, learners examine the steps of carbohydrate digestion.
The Structure of the Kidney (Screencast)
In this screencast, the learner identifies the kidney's internal and external structures.
Facial and Head Muscles in Action (Screencast)
In this screencast, students identify various muscles of the face and scalp and see them in action.