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Anatomy & Physiology

5 Facts About the Prostate and Prostate Cancer

The prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system that is located just below the bladder. It contains the ejaculatory ducts and a portion of the urethra, which carries semen out of the body during ejaculation. The prostate (highlighted) within ...
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Laura Snider

Anatomy & Physiology

5 Facts About the Ovaries and Ovarian Cancer

Today, we’re going to talk about the ovaries, the gonads of the female reproductive system and the site of a process with one of the best names ...
Anatomy & Physiology

4 Fascinating Facts About Vaccine History

Vaccines have been in the news a great deal lately, as research and clinical trials for a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine continue at an impressive pace. August ...
Technology in Anatomy Education, Biology, Technology in Education

A Guide to Teaching with the Biology Learn Site and Courseware

Biology instructors, we have new 3D models for you and your students! Teach about plant structure, cells, DNA, and blood in 3D and augmented reality. ...
Technology in Anatomy Education, Technology in Education

Office Hours Q&A Highlights: Top 5 Courseware Questions

Over the last few weeks, the Visible Body Office Hours series has continued to provide instructors with a collaborative environment where they can ...
Technology in Anatomy Education, Technology in Education

Open Educational Resources (OERs) and Visible Body Courseware: A Cost-Saving Combination

Instructors are constantly innovating as they seek to provide the most engaging and effective education possible to their students. We’ve spoken to ...
Technology in Anatomy Education, Technology in Education

How to Create A&P Lesson Videos with Human Anatomy Atlas

When bringing courses online, instructors are always looking for ways they can keep students engaged. In a recent Visible Body Office Hours session, ...
Pathology

VB News Desk: A Potential New COVID Treatment and the Race for a SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues around the world, the research community has been abuzz with studies centered on finding treatments, and ...
Technology in Anatomy Education, Technology in Education

Encouraging Academic Integrity and Getting Creative with Assignments in Courseware

With many instructors switching to online forms of assessment, we’ve recently received a number of questions about how to ensure academic integrity ...
Technology in Anatomy Education, Instructor Case Studies, Technology in Education

Visible Body Office Hours Session 4: Prof. Cindy Harley

Office hours aren’t just for students anymore. That’s right—now you can ask questions and hear from fellow instructors with Visible Body’s Office ...