If you are considering a Visible Body Suite purchase, this article provides an overview of the content and features available within VB Suite. A VB Suite subscription gives you access to our entire library of health and life science content and features across a multitude of platforms. Once you subscribe and create your VB account and password, you can access VB Suite using a web browser on computers (laptops, desktops, touch screens) or our mobile app (Apple iOS and Google Android).
3D anatomy and life sciences visuals
The VB Suite database includes over 20,000 visual assets. These videos show examples of using the models and product features.
Gross Anatomy: Virtual Cadavers
- Dissectible complete male and female 3D models
- Dozens of cross-sectional 3D models paired with MRI and CT scans
A&P Lessons and Quizzes
- Explore 50 virtual "chapters" that cover each body system as they’re taught in an introductory A&P course, plus an introductory "Chapter 0" that covers anatomical terminology.
- Use the guided learning path to move through each lesson and test your knowledge with practice multiple choice quizzes.
Muscle/Bone/Nerve Specialty Models
- 70 fully-interactive moving muscle action 3D models
- Male & female 3D dermatome maps
- Detailed bone models with 1,000+ landmarks
- 3D brain map depicting functional areas
- 3D microanatomy models of a skeletal muscle, peripheral nerve, spinal cord, and meninges
- 3D pathology models (including Alzheimer’s Disease, MS, and bacterial meningitis)
3D Dental Specialty Models
- Upper and lower arches
- Maps showing cusps and surfaces
- Oral region cross-sections
- Moving model of mandible
- Microanatomy of molar, premolar, canine, and incisor
General Physiology
- 3D beating heart with adjustable heart rate, conduction, and ECG readout
- 3D microanatomy models of tissues and organs, including nephrons and alveoli
- 100+ physiology animations
- 95 illustrations of common processes
Pathology and Common Conditions
- 50+ common pathology presentations and animations
- 3D models of common musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries
- 3D models of common internal medicine conditions (including atherosclerosis and kidney stones)
Life science content for biology courses
Biology 3D virtual models:
- Bacterial Cell | Animal Cell | Plant Cell
- Monocot Root | Dicot Root | Monocot Stem | Dicot Stem | Monocot Leaf | Dicot Leaf
- Prokaryotic Chromosome | Eukaryotic Chromosome
- Molecular Level of DNA
- Red Blood Cells and Platelets | Granular Myeloid White Blood Cells | Agranular Myeloid White Blood Cells | Lymphoid White Blood Cells
- Phylogenetic Tree
Virtual animal dissection models:
- Sea star
- Earthworm
- Frog
- Pig
Biology 3D simulations:
- Photosynthesis
- Chloroplast (Photosynthesis)
- DNA Coiling into Nucleosome | DNA Coiling and Supercoiling into Chromatin
- Cellular respiration
- Mitosis | Meiosis (I&II)
Animations
- Types of Cells | Cell Transport | Cellular Respiration
- Mitosis
- Transcription | Translation
- Function of Plasma
- Red Blood Cell Production
- Red Blood Cells
- Platelets
- Phagocytes
- Lymphatic System Function
Illustrations
- Evolution Overview
- Mechanisms of Evolution
- Natural Selection | Stabilizing Selection | Directional Selection | Diversifying Selection
- Types of Speciation
- Adaptive Radiation
Features
Detailed information on each 3D model selected
Model Orientation
The Model Orientation tools in the info box let you turn 3D views into Gross Anatomy Lab views. Use standard anatomical positioning or arrange the model in prone or supine position on a table.
3D Flashcards
Download to your account or create your own and share.
Interactive presentation "Tours"
Download to your account or create or customize.
Preferences
Accessibility and multiple language options
Learn more in this Accessibility and preferences support article
Anatomy and Physiology interactive presentations
A virtual bootcamp class for the core concepts in the traditional A&P course
Read more about this feature on our blog. Read more about it in this blog post.
Browse and Search
A robust menu and search engine that helps you quickly find specific content
List of views
Interested in a detailed look at the visual assets in VB Suite? This PDF file provides a list of all the preset views as they appear in the sections of the July 2024 release. These include: 3D model views, animations, diagnostic imaging, illustrations, and histology slides.
List of Preset Views in July 2024 Release of VB Suite
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