# Essential Anatomy 5 — The best-selling anatomy atlas

> The most comprehensive 3D human anatomy atlas for medical reference and study. (iPhone/iPad app by 3D4Medical from Elsevier.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essential-anatomy-5/id596684220 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [3D4Medical from Elsevier](https://appshunter.io/developer/315902958)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: $19.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 20,376 App Store ratings · 1,054 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 811 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essential-anatomy-5/id596684220/reviews.md

## What is Essential Anatomy 5?

Essential Anatomy 5 is the most successful anatomy app of all time and has more content and features than any other anatomy app—bar none! With over 8,200 structures, our highly accurate, immersive and visually stunning app is the gold standard in medical reference applications. There's not a university or hospital around that does not use Essential Anatomy/Skeleton, resulting in 1.1 million user engagements every month. It is, by far, the worlds most used medical study and reference app.

Download our FREE "Essential Skeleton" app in the free section to experience our groundbreaking 3D technology.

TUAW: "Make no mistake about it: Essential Anatomy by 3D4Medical is the future of touch-based anatomy learning. Essential Anatomy is an app every doctor, physiotherapist, OT, nurse and medical student should own."

-- 3D4Medical highlighted at the 2015 Apple Keynote.

- - Number 1 Top Grossing Medical App in 118 countries worldwide.

- - Quality and Vision: 3D4Medical has led the way in introducing innovative products of exceptional quality. We will continue to forge new paths for others to follow.

- - Accurate Content: Essential Anatomy is used by anatomy professors in thousands of classrooms worldwide, including Stanford University, and has become the standard in third-level education. In many cases, our app is now mandatory with text books optional.  

 - - Stunning Graphics: No competitor comes close. Essential Anatomy’s proprietary engine was developed and optimized to showcase our new generation anatomical models for a completely immersive user experience.

- - Easy to use: Responsive and intuitive user interface, all systems and menus are easily accessed from the main screen and our model responds quickly to your touch.

- - Read all the reviews of previous versions: Our visionary app has enhanced the lives of reviewers, both professionally and academically.

iMedical Apps: “The 3D anatomy engine and impressive graphics bring a new clarity to anatomy education with impressive accuracy.”

Compatible with iPad 2 and newer, iPhone 4S and newer, iPod Touch 5th Gen. and newer, and iOS 8 or later. 

IN APP PURCHASES:
In-app purchases allow additional muscle and skeletal content to be downloaded and accessed from within the app. These boosts add muscle insertion and origin points, skeletal bone parts and surfaces and 100s of animations detailing movements for each articulation.

Visit www.3d4medical.com and watch videos that highlight the app's functionality and quality.  You’ll understand why Essential Anatomy 5 is the most successful medical reference app of all time!

ESSENTIAL ANATOMY 5:
Essential Anatomy 5 is a full-featured anatomical reference app that includes MALE and FEMALE models, with 11 SYSTEMS and a total of 8,200 ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES. The app is fully 3D, meaning that you can view any structure in isolation, as well as from any angle and represents the latest in groundbreaking 3D technology and innovative design. A cutting-edge custom built 3D graphics engine, delivers outstanding quality graphics that no other competitor can achieve. 

FEATURES OVERVIEW:

--Cutting-edge 3D technology
--Over 8,200 highly detailed anatomical structures
--Hide/Fade/Isolate/Fade Others/Hide Others options for individual structures
--Multiple Selection Mode
--Pins: Create customized pins with notes and place anywhere on the 3D model
--Slice: Slice through certain structures using 3D plane tool
--Bookmarks: Preset and Customizable
--Correct audio pronunciation and Latin nomenclature for every structure
--Search via English and Latin nomenclature
--Dynamic Quiz: Drag and Drop and Multi-choice
--Share images via social media and e-mail
--Includes anatomy for 11 systems: Skin, Skeletal, Muscles, Connective Tissue, Veins, Arteries, Nerves, Respiratory, Digestive, Urogenital, Lymphatic, also includes the Brain and Heart

Feedback? Contact our customer support at info@3d4medical.com.

## Key features

- 8,200+ anatomical structures
- Male and female models
- 11 anatomical systems
- Fully 3D interactive models
- Stunning graphics and immersive experience
- Easy-to-use interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $19.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skeletal System Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Muscle System Plus | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #5 in Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)
- #195 in Top Paid (US App Store)
- #55 in Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

## What do users think of Essential Anatomy 5?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Detailed 3D visuals
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Ability to isolate and view individual structures
- 👍 Helpful for education and patient explanation
- 👍 Great value for the price

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Missing some anatomical details
- 💰 Subscription model for full features
- 🔍 Search function could be improved
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incorrect muscle actions or missing structures
- Difficulty isolating or viewing specific body parts
- Compatibility issues with newer devices or OS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add more anatomical systems (e.g. ENT, cardiovascular)
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Allow custom annotations and drawings
- Integrate with other medical apps or devices
- Provide offline access to content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,054)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/essential-anatomy-5/id596684220/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best anatomy app

*2026-08-12, version 5.0.11*

I come back to this even nearly a decade later. Nothing better!!! Great job guys.

### 5/5 — 10/10

*2026-08-10, version 5.0.11*

Very clean and easy to use. Great for visual learners. Highly recommended for everyone

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-07-20, version 5.0.11*

I use this every day in clinic with my patients;  fantastic app.

### 3/5 — Perte de fonctions achetées

*2026-07-20, version 5.0.11*

J'avais payé pour obtenir les mouvements par chacun des muscles. Un jour cela a disparu. J'ai perdu cet ajout important pour ma compréhension et diagnostic plus fins et enseignement aux résidents. Ne semble plus disponible, et j'ai perdu mon argent. Je déplore le tout d'une application de cette haute qualité. Je souhaite un retour à mon commentaire par le concepteur/ vendeur svp

### 5/5 — Azmi kassab

*2026-07-20, version 5.0.11*

The most useful app in anatomy

### 5/5 — Fantastic anatomy app

*2026-06-20, version 5.0.11*

This app has taught me so much! The detail and information it provides has helped me so much in my learning.

### 2/5 — Sexist

*2026-05-08, version 5.0.11*

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.

### 5/5 — Worth every penny

*2026-05-03, version 5.0.11*

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!!

### 3/5 — Meh

*2026-05-02, version 5.0.11*

Like I said,  meh

### 1/5 — It has lost lots of its versatilities

*2026-05-01, version 5.0.11*

Not responsive on iPad (m4)

## Frequently asked questions about Essential Anatomy 5

### What is Essential Anatomy 5?

Essential Anatomy 5 is a comprehensive 3D anatomical reference application. It features over 8,200 anatomical structures across 11 systems for both male and female models, offering a highly accurate and visually immersive learning experience.

### What are the key features of Essential Anatomy 5?

Key features include detailed male and female anatomical models, 11 distinct body systems, over 8,200 anatomical structures, a fully 3D interactive environment allowing viewing from any angle, stunning graphics, and an intuitive user interface.

### How much does Essential Anatomy 5 cost?

The app itself offers a free 'Essential Skeleton' experience. Additional muscle and skeletal content, including muscle insertion/origin points and animations, can be accessed through in-app purchases.

### What devices is Essential Anatomy 5 compatible with?

Essential Anatomy 5 is compatible with iPad 2 and newer, iPhone 4S and newer, iPod Touch 5th Gen. and newer, and requires iOS 8 or later.

### Who would benefit from using Essential Anatomy 5?

This app is ideal for doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and medical students who need a reliable and detailed resource for studying and referencing human anatomy. It's also used by anatomy professors in educational settings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.11 — 2022-01-22

Compatibility with latest iOS
Small updates

### 5.0.8 — 2019-12-20

- iOS13 compatibility
- Improved cross-product user experience

### 5.0.7 — 2018-02-01

Take advantage of a great new discount to upgrade to Complete Anatomy for iPhone!

### 5.0.6 — 2017-11-02

Added support for iPhone X

### 5.0.5 — 2017-09-26

Small issue with Twitter sharing has been addressed.

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