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Anatomy & Physiology

Staining the Small Stuff: Why Histology is Awesome

If you follow VB, you might have noticed we’ve been talking a lot lately about the new histology content in our Anatomy & Physiology app. Well, what’s so great about histology? I’m glad you asked. Histology is the study of tissues — that is, ...
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Anatomy & Physiology

What's Blood Got To Do With It? Blood Vessel Basics

We all know that blood is important. It’s not just the favorite food of vampires and mosquitoes—it’s a core element of keeping human bodies alive and ...
Pathology

When Your Spine Feels Less Than Fine: Common Spinal Pathologies

As much as we would all prefer to stay young forever, we’re only human...and our human bodies age. Our bones, tendons, joints, and ligaments ...
Anatomy & Physiology

Neuromuscular Interactions: How to Move a Muscle

One of the first things we learn about the brain is that it’s in charge of the rest of the body. It not only allows us to imagine rainbow unicorns ...
Anatomy & Physiology

Word Games: Fun With Anatomy Etymology

Have you ever stared into the depths of your A&P textbook and wondered who named all that stuff? There is a dizzying array of anatomical ...
Technology in Anatomy Education, Lesson Plans, Technology in Education

From Anatomy to Pathology: A Shoulder Region Lesson Plan in 3D and AR

Are you an instructor looking to add some interactive 3D technology to your lessons and labs? Ask for a free instructor trial of Courseware! ...
Technology in Anatomy Education, Technology in Education

3 Tools To Help Better Understand The Body: Virtual Models, Microscopes, and Artificial Intelligence

Here at Visible Body, we use technology to help healthcare professionals and students see inside the body, and we aren’t the only ones! Other ...
Pathology

Learn Muscle Anatomy: Common Sports Injuries 101

It’s no secret that exercise is an important component of keeping our bodies healthy, and athletic activities are a great way to have fun while we ...
Pathology

The Year in Review: 5(ish) Awesome Medical Breakthroughs of 2018

2018 is rapidly coming to a close, and that means we’ll soon be counting down the seconds to a brand new year. Not to be outdone by the festivities ...
Technology in Anatomy Education, Technology in Education

3D-ifying Distance Education Courses: Using 3D Anatomy in Online Classes

Does your school already have students enrolled in online anatomy courses? If not, they might very soon! The education landscape is shifting, giving ...