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Best Anatomy Apps and Websites for Students

Learning anatomy and physiology can be tough for students, especially at higher levels; not only is there a lot to remember, but it can be difficult to comprehend how the body systems all work together. As students dive into the organs of the respiratory or digestive system, they'll gain an appreciation for structure and function, and they'll understand how our anatomy influences our health and the medical field. Give Gray's Anatomy a rest with these picks that provide some amazing interactive models, let students perform virtual dissections on animals, and reveal every detail of the human body.

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Mammals by Tinybop

Anatomy exploration app most effective with teacher guidance

Bottom line: Students will learn the most from this fun free-explore app when teachers follow the included guide and supplement with their own lessons.

Grades: K–5 Price: Paid $2.99

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This is my body - Anatomy for kids

Age-appropriate content and graphics = fun, effective K-5 resource

Bottom line: Adding more audio or changing the text to manuscript could make this fun and fascinating anatomy resource for young kids even better.

Grades: K–5 Price: $2.99

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CK-12

Super STEM resource with highly accessible content

Bottom line: Making STEM content accessible to kids with different learning styles, CK-12 could be the key to mastery for some students.

Grades: K–12 Price: Free

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Lifeliqe

Impressive, interactive 3D models augment classroom learning

Bottom line: While some models are lower resolution and less appealing, Lifeliqe is still a no-brainer for supplying mostly clear, professional 3D models for deep investigation.

Grades: K–12 Price: Free to try, Paid Monthly subscription ($14.99) includes a one-month free trial. Annual subscription ($119.99) includes a two-month free trial. Lesson plans can be accessed with a guest account, but interactive 3D models require a subscription.

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The Human Body by Tinybop

Interactive anatomy atlas has great learning potential, some guidance

Bottom line: Creative, interactive app for human body education, especially suited to kids who enjoy free play.

Grades: 2–8 Price: $3.99 You can purchase the urogenital system for 99 cents (in-app purchase).

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My Incredible Body - Guide to Learn About the Human Body for Children - Educational Science App with Anatomy for Kids

Stunning graphics, video, animations highlight info-rich anatomy app

Bottom line: Incredible graphics and a wealth of information make this reference tool a top-notch anatomy resource.

Grades: 4–12 Price: Paid iOS version is $4.99; Android version is $3.99.

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Arloon Anatomy | The Human Body

Explore the human body from the inside out

Bottom line: An interactive 3-D simulation that lets kids dive into the human body and learn about how it works along the way.

Grades: 5–12 Price: 2.99

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Frog Dissection

Amazingly detailed virtual lab means a clean, frog-friendly dissection

Bottom line: Affordable virtual dissection with extensive factual resources helps students learn.

Grades: 6–12 Price: $3.99 Developer's blog occasionally offers discounts or giveaways.

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InnerBody

Macro and micro anatomy lessons need updated multimedia

Bottom line: Content is comprehensive, but the app lags behind competitors that use multimedia or interactive activities.

Grades: 6–12 Price: Free

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Rat Dissection

Virtual lab helps students learn about rat anatomy in cool 3D

Bottom line: Useful tool for teaching or practicing dissection, which is a valuable lesson in the science lab.

Grades: 6–12 Price: $3.99 Developer's blog offers promotions and giveaways.

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Zygote Body

Control, create, and explore stunning 3-D human body visuals

Bottom line: A great way for students to test themselves as they manipulate 3-D images of the human body.

Grades: 6–12 Price: Free, Free to try, Paid

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BioDigital

Explore every bit of the human body in this powerful, interactive 3D tour

Bottom line: This visually stunning, incredibly useful way to virtually explore the human body is a must for the anatomy classroom.

Grades: 7–12 Price: Free

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DK The Human Body App

Terrific reference tool with impressive illustrations, supporting text

Bottom line: This comprehensive digital reference tool teaches kids about the human body in great detail, but if you want to formally assess learning, you'll have to do some of the legwork.

Grades: 8–12 Price: $6.99

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