If you want to do a thorough search of the literature on a topic, the best way to do this is to use a database.
A database indexes journals and other sources of information, meaning you may search across all these indexed sources at once. Databases are not always easy to use. You will receive training during your course but you can get in touch with your Subject Librarian at any time if you require assistance.
There are lots of different databases, with different topic coverage. See below for some of the resources that are particularly useful for Anatomy students.
Tool for studying human anatomy through three-dimensional means. Includes images of real, dissected human anatomical specimens, and encompasses the upper limb, lower limb, trunk, head and neck, and internal organs. Please note: users can set up a personal account once logged in - but need to access the account every 60 days to ensure it remains active.
Interactive, easy-to-use 3D anatomy and biology content. Please note: you need to register with your UoB email address to access this site.
International literature on biomedicine, including the allied health fields and the biological and physical sciences, humanities, and information science as they relate to medicine and health care.
Search the world’s leading scholarly journals, books, and proceedings in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities.
Includes: Science Citation Index; Social sciences Citation Index; Arts and Humanities Citation Index; Arts and Humanities Citation Index; Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science; Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science & Humanities.
Systematic reviews of the effects of healthcare which includes the following databases: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Cochrane Clinical Answers (CCAs), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
Please note: to access off campus, select 'Sign in', 'Institutional login' and then choose 'University of Bristol'.
PubMed contains references to journal papers from Medline and life sciences journals.
Scopus includes references to journal articles, conference proceedings and books relating to science, technology, medicine, social sciences and arts & humanities.
Your Subject Librarian will provide a programme of lectures and training on library and information skills, in consultation with your Department or School.
A number of guides to searching key databases are available on Blackboard. Your Subject Librarian is also able to give help and advice about individual databases and searching in general.
Help and advice on accessing the Library's resources both on and off-site.
A comprehensive guide to all stages of the research process, from writing research questions to collecting data and writing up your findings.
Vast database of full-text handbooks, videos and case studies of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Also includes a research project planner, with step by step help on each stage of the research process, for all types of dissertation or research project.