Monday, April 1, 2019

Visible Body: See inside the human body with RCSI Library's newest virtual anatomy resource

Visible Body® is an anatomy reference resource for healthcare professionals and students. It offers limitless views inside the human body including dynamic 3D models, illustrations and animations you can manipulate and explore.






What is Visible Body®?


  • Select any model to access definitions, pronunciations, and disease descriptions
  • Create views into the human body. Rotate and zoom into body regions
  • Dissect anatomy
  • See structures from all body systems: nervous, skeletal, circulatory, muscular, digestive, urinary, lymphatic, endocrine, and reproductive
  • Delve into the microanatomy of tissue and special organs, including the eye, ear, and tongue

… and much, much more! 


How do I access Visible Body®?

Visible Body® is available via the RCSI Library website. See step-by-step instructions below:

Step 1

Go to the RCSI Library website http://www.rcsi.ie/library and select Databases




Step 2


Scroll down the list of databases to Visible Body®. If you are off-campus you will be asked for your RCSI Network credentials.




Step 3

Select either the Anatomy & Physiology module or the Human Anatomy Atlas to start exploring




Step 4

Please note system requirements for your device.
You can also download the Visible Body app - instructions on the website.




What other features are available?

Visible Body offers a powerful search engine, pre-set views, and easy-add features to provide for fast access to the ideal visual.

  • Search or browse for the anatomy you need to study or show
  • Add anatomy or dissect
  • Save, annotate, and share visuals
  • Create a Favourites library
  • Encyclopaedic reference and study content, in 7 languages
  • Detailed definitions, Latin names and English pronunciations
  • Descriptions of injuries, diseases and pathologies

Find out more in the Visible Body Help Centre pages for Human Anatomy Atlas and Anatomy & Physiology.





Visible Body also includes quizzes and practice questions to test your knowledge. 


  • 1,000+ question test bank for quizzing and improving anatomy mastery
  • 6,000+ structures in each model
  • Watch muscle movements demonstrated in rotable moving 3D models
  • Compare models side-by-side with cadaver images and diagnostic images





Let us know what you think 
We are keen to hear your feedback on Visible Body®. Please email any comments or any questions to library@rcsi.ie.  

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