3D4medical.com were first known for their stunning 3D-rendered medical illustrations and animations of the human body and its internal parts. As a matter of fact, they’ve been at the top of our own list of medical stock agencies for a while now.

In September 2009, they started releasing high-end learning and reference applications of the human anatomy. Here are some of the specific features listed on the Apple App Store:

• No internet connection required
• Ability to zoom in and identify any muscle of the head and neck (for the Muscle Head and Neck System App)
• Ability to rotate the bone or region for anterior, lateral, posterior and medical views, inferior views are available where approriate
• High-quality 3-D images
• An index for finding any muscle
• and there’s also a quiz to test yourself

Screen shots of the Muscle and Neck System App

This is a great reference for medical professionals and healthcare communicators alike. At publication time, there were 7 Apps available in the store and more to come. One is free, but not for long so hurry up and get that first one free and you’ll see why you’ll want to other ones as well!

App description on 3D4medical website