New digital resource: Visible Body

3 differet anatomical images of the human head

We have added Visible Body to our collection of library resources. Follow the link, log in with your Kent IT account details, and click the Visible Body tab at the top of the screen.

Visible Body is an interactive tool designed to work alongside a traditional textbook approach to learning. This will be particularly useful for those who like to learn in an interactive, visual way.

If you study human anatomy, physiology or biology this resource may be relevant to you.

More about this resource

Visible Body provides a suite of different multimedia learning resources. The most impressive is the Human Anatomy Atlas:

  • it’s a 3-D atlas of the human body, including all body systems
  • view normal human anatomy from any angle and with any combination of body systems, for example:
    • the skeleton and blood vessels without any other organs in between
    • the nervous system in isolation.

Visible Body enables you to examine the whole body or a specific region, with each anatomical feature labelled and explained. It also includes additional features such as cross-sectional anatomy and microanatomy (such as a detailed view of the inner ear). And you can check your knowledge through a wide range of quizzes on each body system.

If you want to go beyond normal anatomy, we have access to Premium packages for Muscle, Skeleton and Heart & Circulatory. These go into a lot more detail, including various animations, such as how different joints work. The Muscle Premium resource also includes a pathologies section. This goes beyond normal anatomy to include descriptions of common injuries and conditions.

Finally, the Physiology Animations resources include over 100 detailed animations, such as system overviews, physiological processes and common injuries and conditions.

How to access this resource

Use the link above, or find it on the A-Z of e-resources.

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