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Visible Body - Human Anatomy Atlas Suite

This guide instructs users how to use this interactive app.

Using Visible Body WebSuite

Zooming, dissecting, and rotating the 3D model

  • Interacting with the model is easy. Let's go over the basic navigation.
  • Use one finger to rotate or tumble the model.
  • Use two or three fingers to pan or drag the model, across the screen.
  • Spread your fingers apart to zoom in.
  • Pinch your fingers together to zoom out.
  • While rotating, you might find that the model is not staying centered in your view.
  • Double tapping a structure will zoom into and center rotation for that object, making it much easier to navigate around it.

For more information on using the Human Anatomy Atlas click the link Human Anatomy Atlas. 

Building a View:

Getting Started with Visible Biology

  • If you want to browse, the menu bar on the main screen is organized by Units.
  • Under Units, all the 3D models and animations are organized by Unit type.
  • The Study section allows you to explore Flashcards, Quizzes, and Lab Activities you create and save.
  • The My Library section allows you to explore Tours, and Favorites you create and save.
  • If you are interested in a specific model or unit, you can enter it into the Content Search and then sort through the categorized results.
  • Anatomy & Physiology presents core concepts of an undergraduate A&P course. We cover all 12 body systems in 50 chapters.
  • Each unit has several chapters, a review checklist to check your progress, and quizzes to test your knowledge. You can also bookmark your favorite views.
  • Each unit contains:  
  • 3D models
  • illustrations
  • and animations

For more guided direction: Navigate Course Content

  • The main menu lets you browse and access 3D views of normal anatomy and pathologies, muscle actions, animations, quizzes, and any custom content you may have saved.
  • If you are interested in a specific structure or topic, you can browse the index.
  • The 3D views section in the main menu is divided into normal anatomy and common pathologies, each organized by body region.

Adding and Removing Anatomical Structures:

Accessing Detailed Information About a Structure: