Overview

Rating:
4.80 +25
(20,342)
Version:
5.0.11
Last updated: 2022-01-22
Ranking
#11,467 ▼ 70
Overall

Features & Capabilities

Essential Anatomy 5 is the ultimate 3D anatomy atlas delivered as a Chrome extension. It offers an immersive, high-fidelity model of 8,200 structures across 11 body systems, making it a standard reference for medical study and teaching. The extension relies on a cutting-edge 3D graphics engine to deliver visually stunning, accurate content used by universities and clinics worldwide.

Key features include interactive 3D viewing with hide/fade/isolate options, multiple selection modes, pins with notes, a slice tool, bookmarks, precise pronunciation and Latin nomenclature, and bilingual search with English and Latin terms. It also supports dynamic quizzes and easy sharing of images for collaboration and study.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
3D4Medical from Elsevier
Rating:
4.80
(20,342)
25 new ratings
Version:
5.0.11 Last updated: 2022-01-22
Version code:
846733492
Creation date:
2013-02-14
Compatible devices:
Size:
811.35MB
Price:
19.99
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-18
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Ranking

Other platforms

Android
Essential Anatomy 5 (v1.3.2)
94,402 2.10 (2,746)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Apple app. Please use these information below to contact the Apple app developer.
Developed by:
3D4Medical from Elsevier
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/essential-anatomy-5/id596684220
Website:
http://applications.3d4medical.com/essential_anatomy_5

User Reviews

Essential Anatomy 5 is praised for detailed 3D visuals, clear images, and a user-friendly interface with strong layering controls that aid study and communication with clinicians. However, multiple reviewers cite price concerns, compatibility issues after iOS updates, licensing across devices, and the absence of dynamic muscle-action animations or deeper content for advanced medical needs.
Pros
  • Detailed 3D anatomy with clear, well-designed images and intuitive navigation.
  • Excellent study aid for anatomy exams and for explaining anatomy to others; widely used by students and professionals.
  • Strong UI features: layering, multi-select, and the ability to hide or fade parts for focused viewing.
  • One-time payment with no ongoing subscription, offering value.
Cons
  • Perceived high price / not worth the money.
  • Stability and compatibility issues after iOS updates, with some features not working on certain devices.
  • Licensing across devices is restrictive, requiring multiple purchases or not transferring between devices.
  • Lack of dynamic muscle-action animations/clips and limited depth for advanced medical needs.
Recent reviews
While this app has some very useful functions, it is frustratingly catered towards male anatomy. The anatomy is automatically set to Male with no option to change this setting. Female organs are described in reference to their “male-equivalent” while the descriptions for those ‘male-equivalent organs’ contain absolutely no mention of female anatomy. It’s truly remarkable how ignorance can make a person feel alienated from learning! This disappointing quality is quite hard to ignore, big thumbs down.
by qu*****, 2026-05-08

I got this app while going through massage school, to help me study. Since then, I’ve used it to educate family and friends on the source of pain/ailments and to refresh on focus areas that are less common. Worth every penny!!
by Lj*****, 2026-05-03
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