Finding resources
As part of your studies you will need to access a wide range of material to support your learning. In this section you will discover how you can access databases and journals.
Finding specific resources
Locate specific books or articles by searching Library Search using an author surname and some keywords from the title.
Finding resources on a topic
When working on assignments, it is likely you will need to look beyond your unit reading list for information on your topic.
- Use Library Search by entering keywords relevant to your topic. In Library Search you will find a range of resources, including books, journal articles, audio materials and video
- Use subject databases to carry out thorough searches on your topic
Reading lists
Most reading lists will be available through the relevant course page on Blackboard. You can also search for a list, using the unit name or code, here: https://bristol.rl.talis.com/index.html
Useful Anatomy books
Clinical Anatomy
THE THIRTEENTH EDITION OF THE CLASSIC TEXTBOOK, FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1960 Written by one of the great teachers of anatomy, the thirteenth edition of Clinical Anatomy continues to provide thousands of medical students, postgraduate trainees and junior doctors across the world with essential anatomical information within a clinical setting. It is particularly appropriate for those preparing for the Intercollegiate Membership Examination of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (I-MRCS). Professor Harold Ellis is again joined by Professor Vishy Mahadevan to provide detailed, easy-to-follow structured text suitable for anatomy students and trainees of all levels. Fully revised and updated with many new illustrations, this new edition features for the first time, several anatomical drawings overlaid on a living anatomy model to provide detailed topographical orientation and accurate surface representation. The companion website at www.ellisclinicalanatomy.co.uk/13edition contains digital flashcards of all the illustrations and photographs contained in the book - ideal for revision and teaching purposes.
Last's Anatomy, International Edition
This regional textbook of anatomy is aimed at trainee surgeons and medical students. Throughout it is rich in applied clinical content, knowledge of which is essential for both clinical examination and surgical procedures. Although regional in approach each chapter is structured to clearly explain the structure and function of the component systems. The author brings his continuing experience of teaching anatomy to trainee surgeons to ensure the contents reflects the changing emphasis of anatomical knowledge now required. Contents continues to evolve to reflect need of trainee surgeons preparing for the MRCS and similar examinations. Continued increase in clinical application and selectivity in anatomical detail. Further refinement of anatomical drawings.