1. Primal Pictures User Guide (v.1.0)
Nova Southeastern University
Human Anatomy Systemic Edition
Kathi Grainger
Ovid Training Department
2011
3D anatomy images copyright of Primal Pictures Ltd
www.primalpictures.com

2. Home Page & Chapters
Click on “Home” at any time to return to
this home page where the 27 chapters
are listed within their 15 Sections
Click on any “Chapter Title” to go
to its content
(Example: Respiratory System)
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3. Viewing 3D Models & Controls
When entering a specific chapter you will
view a default 3D model. This can be
changed using the controls shown below
At the bottom of the screen use the
controls to remove/add layers, and to
rotate the 3D Model to new angles
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4. Chapter Text
• Each “Chapter” is a collection of 3D views, each starting with its own Overview
Click on any structure in the 3D
Model and it will be highlighted in
Green. (Text for highlighted areas
will be shown in the “Structures”
area below the Overview
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5. Chapter Text Controls
• Alternatively, use the “Next/Previous” buttons to move through the chapter contents
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6. Structure Text & Controls
• When a part of the 3D model is highlighted in Green, the “Structure Text” will show the
text that accompanies the area of the model selected
Use text controls to make the
structure text window larger
or smaller
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7. Two Quiz Types
• A “Quiz” button is sometimes available at the bottom of the Chapter Text area
An alternative “Quiz” is also available on the
Navigational Bar. This is a Quiz on a whole
system. Set the quiz parameters before
starting this evaluation.
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8. Keyword Searching
• Click on the “Search” button at the bottom of the screen. Enter your term/s into
the space provided and click on search (Example: Stomach or Epidermis)
• Results of the search will be listed under several categories
• To view text, click on “Close” to close the search box window
• Click on “Show all Structures in Frame” to list all the anatomical names in an image
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9. Additional Search Tools
Click on “Index” to view an alphabetical
list of all the anatomical names available
in the Systemic Database.
(Example: D = Dermatomes)
Click on “Contents” to browse within the
Systemic Database per structure/text...
(Example: Cardiovascular System – Valves)
Click on “Views” to browse within the
different systems available
(Example: Surface Anatomy – Overview)
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10. Printing & Saving / Systemic Video Tutorial
You can “Save and Print” images without
worrying about copyright restrictions.
Please mention Primal Pictures as such:-
3D anatomy images copyright of Primal Pictures Ltd
www.primalpictures.com
Use the “Video Tutorial” to accompany
this User Guide. Click on “Demo” to
load and view the Tutorial
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11. For more information please contact
support@ovid.com
Thank You!