3D Medical Animation Library

Acne Actinic Keratosis ADHD Allergy Alzheimer's Disease Video Animation Angioplasty Animation: What is Genital Herpes? Animation: What is Hypertension? Asthma Back Pain Bipolar Disorder Animation Breast Cancer Breast Reduction Breast Self-Exam Video Colon Cancer Coronary Bypass Surgery Dental Cavities Depression Diabetes Eczema Erectile Dysfunction Facelift GERD Hepatitis LASIK Liposuction Menopause Migraine Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Basics Overactive Bladder PPI Therapy Psoriasis Rheumatoid Arthritis Schizophrenia and the Brain Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) What is a Heart Attack? What is Cholesterol?   Acne ^Top What is the difference between a blackhead and a whitehead? Do you know what casues acne? Watch this video to find out. Actinic Keratosis ^Top Actinic keratosis (AK), or solar keratosis, or senile keratosis is a precancerous skin condition that develops in the skin when exposed to sun, hydrocarbons, and arsenicals and is more common in light-skinned people ADHD ^Top Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood behavioral disorder. ADHD is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. This informative video animation shows possible causes and treatments. Allergy ^Top An allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamine's can stop the reaction. Alzheimer's Disease Video Animation ^Top Alzheimer's disease Dementia is a chronic state of confusion in which the patient finds it hard to remember, learn, and communicate. There is a gradual impairment of memory and association with previously acquired brain functions. The most common cause of dementia occurrin Angioplasty ^Top Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) – often abbreviated to angioplasty – is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries. Animation: What is Genital Herpes? ^Top Genital Herpes: Genital herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus or HSV. There are two types of HSV, HSV type 1 and 2, and both can cause genital herpes. HSV type 1 usually causes oral herpes and affects the mouth and face. Common symptoms are cold sores an Animation: What is Hypertension? ^Top High Blood Pressure Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure exerted by the blood flow on the walls of the arteries. It is the determined by the force and amount of blood pumped by the heart and by the diameter of the arteries. It consists of two components Systolic pressure and Diastolic pre Asthma ^Top Asthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients. Back Pain ^Top Back Pain The spine is made up of hollow bones called vertebrae. The nerves that run from the brain to the limbs are housed within the hollow tunnel called the spinal canal. Between vertebrae are the vertebral discs that are made of tough elastic material and act as shock absorber Bipolar Disorder Animation ^Top Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings, depression and mania. Depression is characterized by feelings of: Hopelessness Low energy Reduced interest in everyday activities Breast Cancer ^Top Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women and the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. Breast Reduction ^Top This video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts. Breast Self-Exam Video ^Top Breast Self Exam Instruction: Breast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. The breasts are specialized accessory glands of the skin consisting of ducts embedded in fatty tissue. Breast cancer can arise in the d Colon Cancer ^Top Before a true cancer develops, it usually begins as a non-cancerous growth called a polyp. This video animation shows where and how this cancer grows. Coronary Bypass Surgery ^Top The Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses," the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done. Dental Cavities ^Top Dental cavities or caries is one of the most common of all disorders. See how cavities start and their effect on the health of your teeth in this educational animation. Depression ^Top Depression Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders. Symptoms of depression are often subtle and unrecognized both by patients and physicians. The brain contains a network of interconnected nerve cells called neurons. The junction between the neurons is ca Diabetes ^Top Although it can occur at any age, Diabetes is more common in people who are overweight, sedentary, and over middle age. Diabetes Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes. Watch this informative video animation and see how insulin binds to receptors. Eczema ^Top Dermatitis is a general term encompassing various inflammatory skin conditions. It is characterized by itching, redness, thickening and scaling of the skin and skin eruptions. The most common form of dermatitis is Atopic Eczema, a general allergic, hyper-sensitivity to allergens. This video shows how histamines play a part in this condition. Erectile Dysfunction ^Top Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder. Facelift ^Top Aging of the face is inevitable. As we age, the facial muscles become slacker and the skin on the face becomes less elastic and loose, creating folds and lines. Watch how a facelift is performed with this video animation. GERD ^Top GERD Almost 30 to 40 percent of the population experiences occasional heartburn. Many believe that these are just bothersome symptoms. But frequent heartburn may indicate a disease called GERD, Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease. The gastro intestinal system includes: esoph Hepatitis ^Top The Hepatitis C virus is a blood-borne pathogen that primarily affects the liver. The liver is a large reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity. This video animation shows how the Hepatitis C virus spreads through the Liver. LASIK ^Top What is LASIK surgery? LASIK or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. See how LASIK surgery is performed. Liposuction ^Top Liposuction or lipoplasty is performed to sculpt the body and remove unwanted localized deposits of fat from specific areas. Watch this informative video animation to see how the process is performed. Menopause ^Top This video animation shows menopause as the natural cessation of the menstruation cycle, its symptoms and how it can affect your body. Migraine ^Top A migraine is a severe form of recurring headache. The pain is generally concentrated on one side of the head. This animation shows a key cause of a migraine, the changes to the blood flow within the brain. Osteoarthritis ^Top Osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative joint disease most commonly affects patients who are middle-aged and older. Learn how the break down of Articular Cartilage leads to joint pain. Osteoporosis Basics ^Top Learn the basics of bone strength and function and how osteoporosis affects them and your health.  Overactive Bladder ^Top Overactive bladder Urinary incontinence is an embarrassing and frustrating problem that affects many people, more commonly the elderly. When urine is produced in the kidneys, it is stored in the bladder for controlled discharge. The slight need to urinate is sensed when uri PPI Therapy ^Top Proton pump inhibitors are drugs which reduce acid secretion of the stomach. Watch this animation to see how PPI helps block acid. Psoriasis ^Top Psoriasis is a chronic, genetic, non-contagious skin disorder that appears in many different forms and can affect any part of the body, including the nails and scalp. This video animation shows how the acceleration of new skin cells causes Psoriasis. Rheumatoid Arthritis ^Top Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that may affect many joints in the body. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting Schizophrenia and the Brain ^Top Schizophrenia The brain is one of the most vital organs of the central nervous system along with the spinal cord. It controls physical body functions like the heart rate and respiration, and also controls our emotions, thoughts, etc. The brain is a collection of 10 billion interco Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) ^Top Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) The "urinary tract" consists of the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, and urethra. These organs together produce, store, and excrete urine. Approximately 8 to 10 million people in the United States develop a UTI each year. Women are more prone to dev What is a Heart Attack? ^Top Heart Attack Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage. Coronary arteries are the blood vessels which supply the heart with oxygen and nutrition. Over time the inside of these arteries develop fibro-fatty plaques of different sizes. What is Cholesterol? ^Top Cholesterol Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells. The cholesterol in a person's body originates from two major sources, dietary intake and production in the liver. When fatty foods are ingested the choles