Anatomy

Bringing interactive medical lectures to the iPad: Taimma Communications

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The future of eLearning by Taimma Communications Inc on the iPad. These apps deliver fully narrated learning packages to students.

Eye Handbook app is a jam packed resource designed for ophthalmologists

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An app review of Eye Handbook, a comprehensive app geared towards ophthalmologists.

Grays Anatomy iPad app is an impressive conversion from print to digital

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One of the most well known anatomy textbooks is Gray’s Anatomy. This textbook was first published in 1858 and has remained one of the best anatomy reference texts since. Elsevier have released three versions of this venerable text in app format, Grays Atlas of Anatomy, Grays Anatomy for Students and Grays Anatomy Head and Neck. When we reviewed our top anatomy apps for the iPad, we recognised that these apps had great potential but we had been unable to review [Read more]

Pocket Brain, your next must have app in the Pocket Anatomy series

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Pocket Brain part of the Pocket Anatomy series from award winning developers eMedia Interactive. Is a fully searchable interactive 3D atlas of the human brain, with 8 layers of neuroanatomy, clinical cases, cross sections and nerve pathways allows the busy medical and nursing student or allied health care professional to visualise the human brain.

Anatomy At A Glance app brings popular textbook series to the iPad and iPhone

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Anatomy At A Glance makes a highly successful transition from paper to digital. Whilst there are one or two potential improvements, this is a decent first attempt for Wiley-Blackwell. Those looking for a digital copy of Anatomy At A Glance will not go far wrong with this app.

Kinesiology Flashcards is a good, but limited, option for anatomy flashcards

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Kinesiology is a branch useful for sports medicine, athletic training and orthopedics. As expected, Anatomy knowledge is a fundamental basis of any of these fields. In classic fashion, reviewing anatomy is often associated with flashcards, as this popular method can improve retention and has so many options out on the market. Davismobile brings a series of actual flashcards by Lynn Lippert and Mary Alice Duesterhaus directly to mobile form. The app is available for the iOS platform. Here we review the app using the iPad.

Knee Pro III app will help orthopedic surgeons with patient education

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Knee Pro III is an excellent app for those interested in the anatomy of the knee. The incredible visuals and excellent user interface mean Knee Pro III is highly recommended. It cannot help but improve the users anatomical knowledge of this complex anatomical region.

Hip Pro III another impressive specialist NOVA anatomy app from 3D4Medical

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Hip Pro III is an impressive app with excellent attention to detail. This app would appeal to many due to its ability to improve patient education, physician education and overall anatomical reference.

Shoulder Pro III is one of the most advanced anatomy apps available

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Shoulder Pro III is the most advanced and detailed 3D model of the shoulder available for the iPad. The level of anatomical detail is very high and offers a wealth of visual learning material. This is one of the most advanced anatomy apps available in the App Store today.

Top anatomy app ‘Visible Body’ released in Mac App Store

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Visible Body have developed a range of cutting edge 3D anatomical models. They have released popular versions of their anatomical software previously reviewed for both iPhone and iPad which have both been incredibly successful. They have now brought this popular series to the Mac App Store which is exciting news for physicians, medical educators and medical students everywhere.

Muscle System Pro III is an impressive update to 3D4Medical NOVA anatomy app

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The NOVA series by 3D4Medical are rapidly becoming the de facto choice for anatomy visualization on the iPad. Muscle System Pro III is no exception and is a significant update which brings a host of useful features. This app is ideal for visual learners and anyone wishing to get a detailed glimpse into the musculoskeletal system.

Ventilation Perfusion Matching app is aesthetically pleasing, but has limited educational value

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A visually unique approach to presenting medical topics, but lacks in truly being educational