3D Visible Body is Creepy But Fun and Educational

by Josh on February 11, 2008 · Comments

visible-body-logo.jpgSo, tell me. What would you do if you could peel back your skin (the body’s largest organ) and examine your endocrine system and lack of muscle fibers? I’d do it… if it didn’t sting so much… and now you can to with the painless and, yes folks, amazing, VisibleBody.com.

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As a curious child, you may remember that model of the visible human body sitting on the shelf at K-B Toy store. (They still sell one version.) Those days are gone and you can can get your fill of nervous systems and pancreatic ducts at your computer while you wolf down a meatball sub.

Ages 4 and Up
There’s lots of applications for this. Hospitals, schools, the local dojo, but for me it’s interesting because I had a bout with the ol’ Colitis and whilst I saw plenty of pictures of the inside of things, I never saw the 11 systems on the whole. It’s also interesting because my dad is a doctor and now I’ll know what he’s going on about. (Hi pops)

Truly Amazing
This is really a lot of fun to play around with. The only (big) problem is you have to use Internet Explorer to run the app. There’s a quick sign-up too, but somehow all that is worth being able to turn muscular system on and off with the click of a button. Try it out.

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Comments
  • This is like the non-virtual version of Visible Body.

    http://www.bodyworlds.com/

    I saw the exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota when it was here and would recommend seeing it if its in your area.
  • J.D.
    John, I saw the same thing in Denver. It was truly amazing! Probably not for kids, even ones who are 5 yrs, but it was very educational and worth the price of admission.

    J.D.
  • Thanks a million for that visible body link. It is the finest I have ever seen on the web and it being free I could not resist sending it to all the doctors, teachers and other educational people I know. That was a really good tip. Thanks.
  • Josh
    You may also be interested in the CAVE - digital patient. Now that is an incredible application to aid hospitals and doctors.
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