# Bones of the body — Anatomy quiz for the skeleton

> Interactive quiz app for learning human skeletal anatomy. (iPhone/iPad app by Anders Hanell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bones-of-the-body/id1299548577 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anders Hanell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299548576)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 5,620 App Store ratings · 133 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bones-of-the-body/id1299548577/reviews.md

## What is Bones of the body?

Bones of the body is designed to rapidly teach you the name of all the bones in the body. 

At the start only three bones are quizzed, but more are added as long as you submit correct answers. This way the difficulty gradually increases based on your performance.

Quizzing has two modes; Tap to learn and Spin to learn.

In Tap to learn the name of a bone is displayed and you're supposed to tap the correct bone. Double tap to submit the reply.

In Spin to learn an image with a highlighted bone is presented. You're supposed to select the correct name from a list of bones below the image. The list always contains the correct answer as well as bones with similar names. For example, if the bone trapezium is displayed the list always contains trapezoid as well. This makes sure that you learn to distinguish between bones that are easy to mix up.

Both quiz modes are designed to be pedagogical. For example, if you make a mistake the correct answer is displayed and you're given another attempt. Incorrect replies also cause those bones to be more likely to appear again, thus focusing you're study effort where it is most needed.

Names that are used in an everyday setting (for example knee cap) and medical settings (for example patella) are included, and clearly distinguished between. In addition to English the names in Latin are included. To ensure correct terminology the names are verified using several anatomical textbooks and the Terminologia Anatomica.

An atlas is also provided in case you want to look up the name of a particular bone.

## Key features

- Adaptive difficulty quizzes
- Tap to learn mode
- Spin to learn mode
- Distinguishes similar bone names
- Includes everyday and medical terms
- Latin and English bone names
- Integrated bone atlas

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock full version | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Bones of the body?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Effective for learning bones
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 💡 Helpful for anatomy and physiology classes
- 🚀 Convenient for quick studying
- 👍 Straightforward and easy to use
- 💡 Provides bone name meanings

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 🐛 Crashes after a few questions
- 🐛 Crashes every 2-3 minutes
- 🐛 Crashes and closes the app
- 🐛 Keeps crashing and kicking user out

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Medial cuneiform bone name misspelled
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Muscle system version
- Organ system version
- Ligament version
- Pronunciation assistance for bone names
- Ability to select specific bones to study
- More detailed 3D bone models

## Recent user reviews (10 of 133)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bones-of-the-body/id1299548577/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2026-07-22, version 1.6*

This app really does wonders if you’re trying to do an active recall or preparing for a quiz! But I do recommend that there be flashcards as well! Would be very helpful for those who don’t know all the bones yet. Or at least a visual dictionary. :)

### 5/5 — Loving it

*2026-07-16, version 1.6*

I am about to begin a radiology program and I am freshening up on my bone anatomy. This is worth the 99 cents. It’s extremely straightforward and helpful. It’s simple and not distracting. I love it.

### 5/5 — bones

*2026-07-05, version 1.6*

i love this game. i played it with my cousins on fourth of july and everyone had fun

### 5/5 — Nice

*2026-04-29, version 1.6*

Fun app

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-04-04, version 1.6*

Wanted to say there is a typo for the statement for the hamate bone. “Distince” should be “distinct”.


Love the app. Use it instead of scrolling.

### 5/5 — FUN

*2026-03-25, version 1.6*

I love this game so fun but educational at the same time

### 5/5 — Fantastic but I wish it was more detailed

*2026-03-10, version 1.6*

Helped me learn the bones really quickly but I wish it got into my details structures

### 3/5 — Good but....

*2026-03-06, version 1.6*

Honestly really good for beginners but so many pop ups for achievements it gets really annoying.. I wish I can turn it off

### 4/5 — Great!

*2026-03-02, version 1.6*

Love this app for quick on the fly studying. My only qualm is the amount of popups for fun facts and achievements and whatnot. It messes up my flow and gets agitating after awhile. Cool concept but I wish there was a way to turn them off

### 5/5 — Great Tool!

*2026-03-01, version 1.6*

I love the app, helping me learn the bones and remember. Just wish I could turn off the fun facts.

## Frequently asked questions about Bones of the body

### What does the Bones of the Body app do?

This app is designed to help you learn the names of all the bones in the human body. It uses adaptive quizzes that increase in difficulty as you answer correctly, ensuring you focus on areas where you need the most practice.

### What are the learning modes available?

The app offers two primary quiz modes: 'Tap to learn,' where you tap the correct bone based on its name, and 'Spin to learn,' where you select the correct name from a list for a highlighted bone on an image. Both modes are designed to be pedagogical and provide immediate feedback.

### Does the app include medical and everyday terms?

Yes, the app includes both everyday terms (e.g., knee cap) and medical terms (e.g., patella), clearly distinguishing between them. It also incorporates Latin names for bones, verified against anatomical textbooks and the Terminologia Anatomica for accuracy.

### Is there a way to look up bone names directly?

Yes, the app features an integrated atlas that allows you to look up the name of any particular bone. This is useful for quick reference or if you want to confirm terminology outside of the quiz modes.

### How does the app handle incorrect answers?

When you make a mistake, the app displays the correct answer and gives you another attempt. Incorrect replies also increase the likelihood of those specific bones reappearing in future quizzes, helping you focus your study efforts on challenging areas.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2025-11-17

Minor edits

### 1.5 — 2025-08-22

Minor edits

### 1.4 — 2024-12-16

Removed all ads. Instead the app has a trial version and the possibility to purchase the full version.

### 1.3 — 2024-10-30

Update to improve stability

### 1.2 — 2018-03-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

The "Did you know?" screens are introduced. These present useful tips and explain the naming of the bones. Understanding the reason behind anatomical nomenclature usually makes it easier to remember the names.

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