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Anatomy & Physiology, News, Biology

Introducing Visible Body’s 3D Plasma Membrane and Diffusion Simulation

A key component of introductory biology courses is understanding the structure of the plasma membrane and how different substances move across it. The 3D plasma membrane and diffusion simulation in Visible Body Suite truly puts the power of active ...
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Laura Snider

Lesson Plans

Free Lesson Plan: Teaching Diabetes in 3D

Visible Body’s 3D visual learning tools make it easy to compare healthy anatomy with disease states, providing an integrated picture of anatomy, ...
Anatomy & Physiology, Technology in Anatomy Education, Lesson Plans, Technology in Education

Free Lesson Plan: Anatomical Planes, Positions, and Directional Terms

For students, the beginning of an A&P course can feel like wading through a sea of confusing new terminology. Who knew there were so many ways to ...
Technology in Anatomy Education, Technology in Education, Comparison

How Does Visible Body Courseware Compare with Pearson's Mastering A&P?

If you’re a regular reader of the VB Blog, or if you’ve been keeping an eye on recent tech in education trends, you’ll know that lots of instructors ...
Technology in Anatomy Education, Technology in Education, Comparison

How Does Visible Body Courseware Compare to 3D4Medical's Complete Anatomy?

It’s great to have lots of choices when you’re shopping for a 3D anatomy education tool, but a large selection also means there is a lot of ...
Technology in Anatomy Education, Technology in Education, Comparison

Is Visible Body Courseware a Good Alternative to an Anatomage Table?

Virtual anatomy education tools are becoming more and more popular, and there is a wide range of forms those tools can take. Many are meant to ...
Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, Lesson Plans

A Heart Rate Lesson Plan with Visible Body Suite

Instructors rejoice—Visible Body Suite features an interactive beating heart model! Today, we’re going to talk you through a free lesson plan for ...
Technology in Anatomy Education, Technology in Education

Copying a Courseware Course for a New Semester in 4 Easy Steps

If you used Visible Body Courseware last semester and customized a premade course or made your own from scratch, you might be wondering, “Will I have ...
Anatomy & Physiology, Biology

Mitosis and Meiosis: What's the Difference?

Did you know that right now, inside your body, some of your cells are making copies of themselves? Don’t worry—that’s normal. Your cells need to make ...

Marvelous Melanin: A Pigmentation Primer

One of the coolest things about humans is how varied we are in appearance—we have a wide range of eye, hair, and skin colors that make us unique! ...