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MEDIVEERSETHE PRACTICAL HUB
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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6 instruments to explore

Mosso ergograph — reference view
Recording & experiments

Mosso ergograph

Demonstrates repeated muscular work and the development of fatigue in a teaching experiment.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Historical kymograph drive mechanism — recording drum not fitted
Recording & experiments

Kymograph

Produces a time-based mechanical record in classical physiology demonstrations.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Induction coil — reference view
Recording & experiments

Induction coil

Provides induction-generated stimuli in classical experimental physiology apparatus.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Isolated organ bath — reference view
Recording & experiments

Isolated organ bath

Supports isolated-tissue demonstrations under controlled laboratory conditions.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Stopwatch — reference view
Recording & experiments

Stopwatch

Measures time intervals in physiology practicals.

Identify · Locate · Practise 4 viva questions · Zoomable reference
Clinical thermometer — reference view
Recording & experiments

Clinical thermometer

Measures body temperature using a device and site appropriate to the examination.

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.