Skip to Main Content
The Royal College of Surgeons of England

LibGuides

Anatomy Resources

Visible Body tablet and phone

Visible Body provides a comprehensive 3D atlas of the human body. It includes comprehensive male and female 3D gross anatomy models, detailed Microanatomy of tissues and organs, cadaver slices and diagnostic images that are paired with 3D Cross Sections, and interactive animations of muscles and bones. 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.

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 atlas also offers a host of dissection quizzes which test the specifics of anatomical knowledge.

Visible Body: contents

Views

  • Regions
  • Systems
  • Gross anatomy
  • Cross sections
  • Microanatomy
  • Muscular actions

Quizzes

Lab activities

The Mobile App

Please note that the mobile app is not currently available for devices running the latest versions of Android. If this applies to your device, it will not show up in searches on the Google Play app on that device.

  1. Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, or search for ‘2020 Atlas Perpetual’ on your device store.
  2. Email library.athens@rcseng.ac.uk for the code you will need to begin using the app.

Please be aware that we have had feedback that the storage requirements for the app are substantial.

Using Visible Body on your browser

Fellows, Members, postgraduate Affiliates and Associates can access Visible Body at Ovid with their College Login details:

  1. Log in to the College website
  2. Go to Visible Body Human Anatomy Atlas
  3. Click the Launch button. It is a large app and will take a few moments to load, especially the first time.

Getting help with online resources

 

If you're having problems, we are here to help. You can get assistance through any of the following means:

  • Email: library.athens@rcseng.ac.uk - we will usually respond with one working day
  • Telephone: 020 7869 6556 - the line is open between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays and College closure days
  • In person: members are welcome to visit the Library in person for assistance, and appointments can be arranged for in-person enquiries - please see the Library pages on the College website for more information.

It does help us if you can provide your College membership number with your enquiry - this will be on your membership page in the College website and on any personal communications sent by the College.

© 2022 The Royal College of Surgeons of England
38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE
Tel: +44 (0)20 7405 3474
Registered Charity no: 212808
Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy