{"id":2824,"date":"2018-11-06T01:24:50","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T01:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/?p=2824"},"modified":"2018-11-06T01:26:30","modified_gmt":"2018-11-06T01:26:30","slug":"gross-anatomy-and-pretty-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/2018\/11\/06\/gross-anatomy-and-pretty-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Gross Anatomy and Pretty Statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This November, test drive more database trials to dive deeper into the human body and the body of statistics.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/vbap\">Visible Body<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Right now until <strong>Novemer 16th<\/strong>, explore the human body\u2014inside and out\u2014through the Visible Body databases.\u00a0 These visual tools allow nursing, health, and art students peel back the layers of skin to navigate the human skeleton, muscles, organ systems, and more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/vbatlas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2825 size-full\" title=\"My what big eyes you have grandma\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2018\/11\/skeleton.png?resize=1012%2C575\" alt=\"A screenshot from Visible Body showing a skinless human skull displaying the Tracheal cartilaginous rings\" width=\"1012\" height=\"575\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Each interface includes clear labels of each body part, descriptions, and the ability to download images, add notes, and draw. Rotate, move, flip, zoom in, and click on different pieces to explore further.\u00a0 The Visible Body offers animations for many of the systems of the body, including muscle contractions, joint movements and more.<\/p>\n<p>The current trials at ATU Library include 4 separate interfaces:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/vbap\">Anatomy &amp; Physiology<\/a><\/strong>: This includes 12 body systems in 50 chapters, designed for core concepts of an undergraduate course in Anatomy and Physiology.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/vbatlas\">Human Anatomy Atlas<\/a><\/strong>: This is a 3D anatomy reference app for healthcare professionals, students, and professors. Includes dental anatomy, lab activities, dissection tools, and the Gross Anatomy Lab that mirrors what you would experience in a cadaver lab (without the smell).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/vbmuscle\">Muscle Premium<\/a><\/strong>: Ideal for orthopedic specialists, kinesiologists, practitioners of sports medicine, physical therapists, and other professionals and students of muscle and skeletal function. Includes muscle index, muscle movement videos, and a pathologies section.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/vbphysiology\">Physiology Animations<\/a><\/strong>: A video reference atlas with 3D animations that communicate core physiology and common conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/vbmuscle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2827 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2018\/11\/skull.png?resize=1425%2C708\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Visual Body database showing a mandible movement\" width=\"1425\" height=\"708\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hurry and dissect these databases before the trial ends on <strong>November 16th<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/sagestats\">Sage Stats<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Need some statistics to shore that research paper?\u00a0 Test drive <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/sagestats\">Sage Stats<\/a><\/strong>\u2014a data download and visualization tool focused on statistical information in the United States.\u00a0 Includes social science data on U.S. states, counties, cities, and metropolitan statistical areas from more than 150 different government and non-government sources. It spans topics like employment, crime, religion, and education, and includes over 400,000 datasets from sources like Woods &amp; Poole Economics, U.S. Census, American Medical Association, and more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/data.sagepub.com\/sagestats\/document.php?id=place-43717\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2828 \" title=\"I can see my Decennial Census housing units from here!\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2018\/11\/sage-stats.png?resize=695%2C515\" alt=\"Screenshot of Russellville, AR location in Sage Stats showing population and data series\" width=\"695\" height=\"515\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Search by Topic or Location.\u00a0 Compare two or more data series using charts.\u00a0 This database includes tools for citing, exporting, downloading, and sharing.\u00a0 There are also guides for using Sage Stats in the classroom as well as video tutorials.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/data.sagepub.com\/sagestats\/document.php?id=7652&amp;tab=chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2829 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2018\/11\/Snap.png?resize=966%2C533\" alt=\"Screenshot of Sage Stats showing active SNAP participants by county in Arkansas\" width=\"966\" height=\"533\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The trial for this resource ends on <strong>November 30th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/statabs\">Statistical Abstract of the United States<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The go-to source for the most common statistics on the American economy, demographics, education, prices, and more is the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/statabs\">Statistical Abstract of the United States<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 While the Ross Pendergraft Library has this bulky tome in print at the Reference Desk, from now until <strong>November 25th<\/strong>, you can browse key statistics for the United States from anywhere with an internet connection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/statabs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2830 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2018\/11\/statabs.png?resize=1258%2C495\" alt=\"Screenshot of Statistical Abstract topics and tables\" width=\"1258\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This online version is a compilation of social, political and economic statistics. The focus is on national data, but some tables cover regions, states, cities, and comparative international statistics. It is divided into broad sections such as Population, Health and Nutrition, Education, Foreign Commerce and Aid, Prices and many others.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2018\/11\/votingtable.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2831 size-full\" title=\"VOTE ON NOVEMBER 6th!!!!\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2018\/11\/votingtable.png?resize=852%2C478\" alt=\"Screenshot of Statistical Abstract table 437 : Voting-Age population \" width=\"852\" height=\"478\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Each table identifies the source of the data and the citation.\u00a0 Tables can be downloaded in .xls or .pdf format.<\/p>\n<p>These databases will only stick around for a short while UNLESS you speak up via <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/research\/help\/askus\">Ask Us<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 If you like these, hate these, or want to test something else, let us know!\u00a0 Stay tuned to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/arkansastechlibrary\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATULibrary\">Twitter<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/atulibrary\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong> for more news and database trials in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This November, test drive more database trials to dive deeper into the human body and the body of statistics. 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