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PHYSIOLOGY / THE INSTRUMENT ATLAS

See the instrument.
Understand the principle.

From a counting chamber to a spirometer. Learn what each instrument does, identify its parts and practise explaining the science behind it.

MBBS + BDS32 instruments128 viva promptsFirst-year foundation + revision
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4 instruments to explore

Sphygmomanometer — reference view
Cardiovascular

Sphygmomanometer

Measures arterial blood pressure indirectly with a suitable validated method.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Stethoscope — reference view
Cardiovascular

Stethoscope

Transmits body sounds for cardiovascular, respiratory and other clinical examination.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Electrocardiograph — reference view
Cardiovascular

Electrocardiograph

Records differences in electrical potential generated by cardiac activity at the body surface.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Pulse oximeter — reference view
Cardiovascular

Pulse oximeter

Noninvasively estimates peripheral arterial oxygen saturation and pulse rate.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference

A core teaching collection for both courses. Instrument models and practical lists vary by college. Historical apparatus is included for recognition and principles; follow your department’s supervised practical programme.