Anatomy Pathways™

Anatomy Pathways is an engaging, interactive guide through the requisite structures for acquiring a foundational understanding of the human body. Created as part of an online A&P course for pre-nursing and allied health students, along with the VH Dissector, it provides a photo-realistic interactive virtual body for students that do not have access to a cadaver lab. Students are guided through each of the major body systems by providing them with instructions for "dissecting" and "manipulating" their virtual body to investigate anatomy in an engaging and interactive environment. Anatomy Pathways encourages the student to actively participate in their learning experience and enhances their education by easily visualizing complex 3-dimensional relationships in ways otherwise unavailable. Additionally, after each system has been explored, the user is provided with self-assessment labeling exercises that they can utilize to test the knowledge acquired along their journey.

To see a brief video of Anatomy Pathways in action, please click on the link below and then contact one of our representatives to discuss how it might be utilized in your program.

To have a sales representative contact you about using Anatomy Pathways in your class, e-mail sales@toltech.net.

About the Author

John Arle

John Arle retired after 31 years teaching biology and Anatomy & Physiology finishing the "residential phase" of his career with the Maricopa Community College District serving greater metro Phoenix, AZ. He continues to teach his online A&P courses part-time for Phoenix College (one of the MCCCD community colleges) from his new home in Eugene, OR. John received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Arizona State University. He is an active member of the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) and is a regular presenter at both their national and regional conferences. Above all, John is committed to student success. From 2003-2006 he led the MCCCD Instructional Technology team (Ocotillo) for which he received the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Award. His innovative work using and integrating technology has been on the cutting edge since his first lab science course went online in the mid nineties. He has served as a faculty mentor since 2001 through the Wiley Faculty Network making several presentations a year to faculty groups across the country. Amid all of this, John finds time to be an avid cyclist and makes his way to the gym at least three times a week.

Table of Contents

• Axial Skeleton
• Cranial Bones
• Facial Bones
• Vertebral Column
• Bony Thorax
• Appendicular Skeleton
• Pectoral Girdle & Upper Extremities
• Pelvic Girdle & Lower Extremities
• Muscular System
• Head Muscles: Facial Expression
• Mastication & Tongue Muscles
• Neck, Chest & Back Muscles
• Upper Extremity Muscles
• Abdominal & Breathing Muscles
• Lower Extremity Muscles
• Nervous System
• Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
• Brain Anatomy
• Cranial Nerves
• Endocrine System
• Cardiovascular System
• Heart Anatomy
• Upper Body Vasculature
• Thoracic/Abdominal Vasculature
• Lower Body Vasculature
• Lymphatic System
• Digestive System
• Respiratory System
• Urinary System
• Reproductive System