What's New at Visible Body

Explore more reproductive content in our latest update!

• 30-week fetus model: See how the body changes during the final trimester of pregnancy
• Testis model: Learn about the spermatic cord and the pathway of sperm
• Prostate cancer 3D lesson: See how male reproductive and urinary systems are affected
• Slideshow: Learn how layers of the abdominal wall form the male or female inguinal canal

New content and features: September 2024

Embryology

• Learn about the stages of gestation with our 4-6 week embryo and 8-10 week fetus models. View the new Fetal Circulation model to see how babies receive oxygen in the womb.

Female Reproductive Anatomy

• Investigate the details of our “Female Reproductive and Support Structures” microanatomy model including the uterus, vagina, uterine tubes, ovaries, and uterine ligaments. Discover how endometriosis can affect the reproductive anatomy with different levels of severity.

New anatomy content and more accessibility features

New anatomy content: We have four brand new endocrine system animations that explain how hormones alter cell activity, cortisol and its relationship to Addison's Disease and Cushing Syndrome, and more.

Accessibility features: VB Suite now supports popular screen readers VoiceOver and TalkBack! If you're using the web version of VB Suite, you can navigate the program via the keyboard.

New accessibility feature

• Use the Listen button to have definitions, info text, and NIH data read out loud
• The Listen button can be found next to any paragraph-length text
• The Listen button supports the seven languages in VB Suite. It relies on the language set for the entire computer or mobile device to select the language and voice of the synthetic reader.

New endocrine system models

Check out the all new endocrine system content in our latest release!

• Compare healthy anatomy with 3D models of an ovary with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and a pancreas with type 1 diabetes.
• Explore the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in a new microanatomy model.

Also, as always, bug fixes and minor improvements.

Summer 2023: minor and mighty improvements!

The VB Team spent the first part of the summer making VB Suite even easier to navigate and use. These improvements will make your everyday use smoother and faster.

The web app loads thousands of 3D models that you can rotate, zoom into, and explore.

• Selecting a model is now faster and more responsive.
• Scrolling the menu with a magic mouse or trackpad is now more controlled. We also added a new scroll speed setting so you can slow it down or speed it up.

New menu and search feature

VB Suite has a brand new menu and search system!

• Start by choosing a topic of interest, such as human anatomy
• Search for specific content by keyword and filter results by content type (3D view, animation, etc.)
• Check out the Spotlight section for newly added content and features, helpful tips, and free resources

And, as always, bug fixes and minor improvements.

New and improved systems tray

Fine-tune your study of anatomy with the muscle layers, attachments, and improved region selection in Visible Body Suite’s systems tray:

• Select multiple regions to customize your view.
• Simulate a dissection more closely by adding and removing muscle layers, from deepest to most superficial.
• Study muscle attachments in context by showing pins and paint alongside the entire skeleton.

Explore new neuroanatomy models

Dissect through the layers of an anatomical system.

• Explore the components of a typical neuron and three neuroglia types
• Study white and gray matter of the cerebrum and the spinal cord with our new cross-section models
• Take a deeper dive into the anatomy and connective tissue of a peripheral nerve

Quickly and easily share Views, Tours, or Flashcards using QR codes!

Introducing Atlas 2023⁠＋⁠

We’ve got an exciting announcement: Atlas 2022⁠＋⁠ is updating to Atlas 2023⁠＋⁠!

• If you’ve already got a subscription, there’s nothing more you need to do to get access to the updated product—you’ll see the new version of the product when you open it on the web or on your mobile device.

See what’s new in Atlas 2023⁠＋⁠:

• New histology content! Study more than 120 histology slides that show cells and tissues to better understand the morphology of anatomy.
• New A&P images and diagrams! Use nearly 100 illustrations and graphs to enhance your learning of anatomical structure and physiological processes such as osmosis, neuron function, pulmonary circulation, and more.

New content and features: May 2022

New tissue-level anatomy: You asked for it, you got it!

• Explore five new microanatomy models: the osteon, femur, hepatic lobule, heart wall, and skeletal muscle.
• Use Tours to study the structure of tissues that form skeletal muscle, the heart wall, the liver, and bones.

Check the Alerts button for the most recent app updates and download the latest free content.

We are now fully cross-platform! All new content is available no matter how you access it — on mobile or on the web.

Visible Biology is now available in Web Suite!

Learn about biological concepts and processes with immersive 3D simulations. From the My Apps page, launch Visible Biology to navigate through 3D simulation models, animations, quizzes, flashcards, and more.

Note: This first release product is currently available in English. Additional languages coming soon!