# Muscles & Kinesiology

> Musculoskeletal Reference

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id504001448](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id504001448)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id504001448`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Visible Body Apps
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (2,623 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0.50
- **Last updated:** 2022-09-22
- **First published:** 2012-02-28
- **Size:** 745 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/muscles-kinesiology/id504001448)
- **Website:** [https://www.visiblebody.com](https://www.visiblebody.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cengagegroup.com/privacy](https://cengagegroup.com/privacy)

## Description

Muscles & Kinesiology is a portable, comprehensive anatomy reference featuring thousands of 3D models of muscles, bones, ligaments, nerves, and vasculature. Visualize anatomy, movement, and common injuries from multiple viewpoints, and explore how muscles interact with the skeletal system.

Key features include comparing normal anatomy with pathologies (sprains, cervical radiculopathy, torn meniscus, carpal tunnel syndrome, bone spurs), dozens of muscle-action animations, and detailed structure data (attachments, innervation, blood supply). The base purchase includes complete male and female gross anatomy models that can be dissected, common muscle actions, pathology models, and five animations. An in-app purchase adds an extensive pathology animation series from subject matter experts.

## Rankings

- #35,157 — Overall
- #13 — visibility
- #68 — reference

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its detailed 3D visuals and as a valuable, portable reference for clinicians and students, with strong memorization and study utilities. However, multiple reviews note a steep learning curve, lack of labeling/explanations, and paywalls for extra content. Reliability concerns (crashes, launch problems) and device limitations (no iPad split-screen, internet reliance) also recur. Overall, it’s highly regarded for education and professional use, but usability and access issues affect satisfaction depending on user needs.

### Pros

- High-quality, detailed 3D anatomy visuals and dissection for patient education.
- Widely valued educational/reference tool across professionals and students (PTs, MTs, chiropractors, NASM).
- Portable and accessible on mobile devices for learning anywhere.
- Helpful for memorization and studying (insertions/origins, functional movements, quizzes).
- Perceived as valuable and worth the price for many users.

### Cons

- Steep learning curve and difficult to navigate; information can feel overwhelming.
- Lack of labeling and explanations; not a self-contained learning resource.
- Requires additional purchases to unlock more content.
- Reliability issues: crashes/launch failures after updates; transfer problems.
- Platform limitations (no iPad split-screen; some features require internet; limited real-world action coverage).

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