Physiology & Pathology

Discover what happens when physiology fails. Work through interactive lessons that explain the step-by-step breakdown of common cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal processes. Physiology & Pathology covers 48 physiology topics and 57 conditions, with 50 lessons, more than 5,800 3D models, 38 animations, 16 illustrations, and 26 quizzes.

-Compare 3D models of normal anatomy to models of common diseases and conditions

-Set the heart rate and visualize conduction in a dissectable, beating 3D heart, and follow along on an ECG

-Watch animations that present to the physiological processes of gas exchange, pulmonary ventilation, fluid balance, peristalsis, and more

-Walk through interactive lessons to understand the progression of atherosclerosis, kidney stones, lung cancer, and other common conditions

-Test your knowledge of various physiological processes and pathologies with quizzes

"I can’t wait to teach with this—it is the first time I have seen heart conduction, blood flow, ecg, and heart contractions all together!"

Cindy Harley

Associate Professor of Biology

Metropolitan State University

The current release of Physiology & Pathology includes the following units: Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal. More content coming soon.

Cardiovascular Overview

Heart Wall

Heart Chambers and Valves

Cardiac Cycle

Heart Conduction

Blood Vessels

Blood Pressure

Cardiac Output

Cardiovascular Regulation

Atherosclerosis

Coronary Artery Disease

Myocardial Infarction

Hypertension

Aortic Stenosis

Arrhythmias

Cardiac Tamponade

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Heart Failure

Respiratory Overview

Respiratory Tract

Pulmonary Ventilation

Respiratory Compliance

Airway Defenses

Alveolar Structure and Function

Gas Exchange

Respiratory Regulation

Pneumothorax

COPD

Asthma

Lung Cancer

Pulmonary Edema and ARDS

Pneumonia

Pulmonary Embolism

Tuberculosis

Renal System Functions

Fluid Balance

The Kidneys: Blood Filtration

Filtration, Reabsorption, and Secretion

Nephron Function

Concentration Gradient

Vasopressin

Acute Renal Failure

Acute Tubular Necrosis

Kidney Stones

UTI

Chronic Renal Failure

Polycystic Kidney Disease

Gastrointestinal Tract

GI Walls: Smooth Muscle

Peristalsis

GI Walls: Mucosa and Submucosa

Accessory Organs

Absorption

The Liver and Blood Processing

GERD

Peptic Ulcer

Gallstones

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Colorectal Cancer

Diverticulitis

Cirrhosis of Liver

Hemorrhoids

Musculoskeletal Overview

Physiology of Muscle Contraction

Bone Structure and Tissue

Intervertebral Joints

Synovial Joints

Shoulder: Flexion, Extension, Horizontal Abduction, Horizontal Adduction, Abduction, Adduction, Medial Rotation, Lateral Rotation

Knee: Flexion, Extension, Medial Rotation, Lateral Rotation

Osteoporosis

Bone Fractures: Proper Healing

Bone Fractures: Improper Healing

Neuromuscular Disorders

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Cervical Spondylosis and Radiculopathy

LSS and Sciatica

Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Adhesive Capsulitis

Shoulder Labral Tear

Lateral Epicondylitis

Medial Epicondylitis

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Wrist Sprain

Hip Bursitis

Hip Labral Tear

Osteoarthritis of the Hip Joint

Knee Sprain

Torn Meniscus

Osteoarthritis of the Knee Joint

Achilles Tendinopathy

Plantar Fasciitis

Shin Splints

Tibial Stress Fracture

Ankle Sprain

Other Bone and Joint Pathologies