‘It’s a great virtual anatomy solution,’ said Andrew Bowditch, CEO at Visible Body. The atlas also offers a host of dissection quizzes which test the specifics of anatomical knowledge.

If required, one can delve into the microanatomy of tissue and special organs, including the eye, ear and tongue, or explore the special 3D dental anatomy models. In addition, the resource lets users study detailed information, allowing them to learn about common pathologies, and compare 3D models side-by-side with cadaver and diagnostic images. The dimensional aspect of the tool comes into its own when it is used to rotate, zoom in and out and dissect through superficial anatomy to study deep and hidden structures, or see structures in complete isolation. It is possible to interact with every structure in 3D to simulate a dissection lab experience. It aims to provide a place where a user can learn about the complete male and female gross anatomy with thousands of 3D models that span all of the following systems: nervous, skeletal, circulatory, muscular, digestive, urinary, lymphatic, endocrine, respiratory and reproductive. Visible Body is a unique online and mobile solution for learning anatomy.

This week’s blog looks at what the developers say about their core aims in designing the Atlas and what existing users find beneficial in their experiences of using it.

In the months since the Library announced the addition of Visible Body to our suite of electronic resources, 358 members have signed up to use it and another 530+ have opened online sessions, with over 700 page views.

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