Primal Pictures Interactive Anatomy

Mindy Thuna

Primal Pictures Interactive Anatomy is a multimedia program that allows the user to interact dynamically, from head to toe, with 3-D models of the human body and its various components. The models highlight function and biomechanics, while also illustrating both gross and fine details of anatomical structure. Each image is composed of layers that can be added or removed, from deep to superficial, including arteries, nerves, and veins. When a particular area of interest is clicked on, it is highlighted with cross-hatching and information about this area is also given. All of the images within the program can be magnified, rotated, labelled, printed, saved and/or emailed. In addition to the images, Primal Pictures also includes videos, X-rays, MRI images, and quizzes.

The images below show examples of different views of the foot:

Surface anatomy with various tendons, muscles, and veins highlighted.
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Reproduced by permission of Primal Pictures Limited, London.
Rotated foot illustrating the location of arteries, veins, and nerves.
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Reproduced by permission of Primal Pictures Limited, London.
When an area of interest is highlighted (by clicking on it with the cursor), it is identified with cross-hatching and more detailed information, including the name of the structure, is given.
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Reproduced by permission of Primal Pictures Limited, London.

To access Primal Pictures from the UT Libraries homepage:

  1. Click the All e-resources tab
  2. Type primal pictures into the search box and click search
  3. Click Primal Pictures/Anatomy.tv
  4. Click Start Ovid
  5. Click Primal Pictures Interactive Anatomy (near the bottom of the list)

Census 2006

Andrew Nicholson

Do you study population change in Canada? Would you like to bring this type of data into a course assignment or your classroom? The data from the 2006 Census of Canada is now available and the University of Toronto Library offers unique access for its researchers.

Conducted every five years, the Census is heralded by Statistics Canada as providing "a statistical portrait of our country and its people". Included is data on population counts, household structure, ethnicity, immigration, education levels, religion and dwelling characteristics. Comparisons with past censuses can also be performed to analyze patterns of change in Canadian communities.

Students can download census data and map it using GIS software.

Data Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census.

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Created by Tanya Kenesky
Students can download census data into Excel for graphing.

Data Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census.

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Created by Tanya Kenesky

Along with providing Census data, the U of T Mississauga Library also provides specialized consultations and f2f (face-to-face) workshops on locating current and historical census resources. The GIS/Data Librarian is available to collaborate with you in creating a class assignment utilizing census data.

Past collaborations with instructors have seen class assignments developed to include students creating and analyzing population pyramids, GIS made census maps, and data matrices.

For more information, please contact the GIS/Data Librarian or visit the U of T Mississauga Library Census page.