Library of Congress
Explore books and medical history. Class R covers medicine. Dentistry is under RK.
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Medical catalogs and anatomy
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National medical catalogs
National Library of Medicine
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Whole body, tissues and cells
Cells, tissues, organs, membranes and development
Brain, spine and nerves
Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, sensory pathways and neuromuscular junctions
Eyes and vision
Orbit, eyelids, cornea, lens, retina and optic pathways
Ears, nose, throat and neck
Outer, middle and inner ear, sinuses, pharynx, larynx and swallowing
Mouth, teeth and jaws
Dentition, enamel, pulp, roots, gums, tongue, salivary glands, jaws and temporomandibular joint
Heart and blood vessels
Heart chambers, valves, circulation, arteries, veins and capillaries
Lungs and breathing
Airway, trachea, bronchi, lungs, pleura and diaphragm
Digestion, liver and pancreas
Esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas
Hormones and metabolism
Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal glands and pancreatic islets
Blood, lymph and immunity
Blood, marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels
Skin, hair and nails
Skin layers, glands, connective tissue, hair and nails
Bones, joints and muscles
Skull, chest wall, shoulders, arms, hands, spine, pelvis, hips, legs, feet, tendons and ligaments
Breast and reproductive organs
Breasts, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, vulva, testes, penis and prostate
Pelvic floor and pregnancy
Pelvic floor, placenta, umbilical cord, pregnancy and perinatal development
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University health sciences libraries
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