# Muscle System Pro III

> Interactive 3D human muscular system anatomy learning and reference tool. (iPhone/iPad app by 3D4Medical from Elsevier.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-system-pro-iii/id364596328 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [3D4Medical from Elsevier](https://appshunter.io/developer/315902958)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 182 App Store ratings · 156 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 850 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-system-pro-iii/id364596328/reviews.md

## What is Muscle System Pro III?

** MASSIVE price reduction for a limited time only! **

DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE:


- Muscle System Pro III is used by most universities and is now the standard learning/reference tool for students and medical professionals.

- MUSCLE SYSTEM PRO III is a multi-award winning app.

- Featured at WWDC 2012: ‘Making a Difference one App at a Time’.

- App Store’s Top 10 Essentials for iPad apps in the Medical Category.

- App Store’s Top 5 Patient Education apps for Healthcare Professionals.

- App Store’s Top 10 for the Anatomical Reference Category.

PRESS REVIEWS:

"The professional apps by 3D4Medical are rapidly becoming the de facto choice for anatomy visualization on the iPad. Muscle System Pro III is no exception."

- iMedicalapps.


"Muscle System Pro III is a great option for users who wish to have a completely customizable human anatomy app."
– Apps on Tapp


"This is a 3D powerhouse of interactive anatomy that every doctor, chiropractor, nurse practitioner and massage therapist should own, not to mention every medical student or anyone interested in human anatomy."

- Tuaw


"The images really are stunning when seen on the iPad."
– Clinical journal of Sports Medicine Blog.



MUSCLE SYSTEM PRO III’ TOP FEATURES ARE:

- 360 horizontal degree rotation of any body part - with a swipe of your finger.
- Rotate vertically for inferior and superior for unique views where applicable.
- 10 layers of superficial and deep muscle.
- New 3D level with insertion / origin points mapped onto bone.
- 215 animations of every movement of each articulation (flexion, extension, etc.)
- 425 audio pronunciations, for every label.
- Draw on any screen image and then share it through email, Facebook or Twitter.
- 2 types of Quiz, Drag and Drop and Multi-choice - with ability to test on specific areas or muscles.

NEW FUNCTIONALITY:

- Interface: Completely rebuilt to allow for simple navigation.
- Mix layers: Make one layer semitransparent to compare against another layer.
- Public Notes: Post or browse through shared public notes.
- Graphical Hints: On screen hints that can be turned on or off, for a complete understanding of all the app's features.

OVERVIEW:
Muscle System Pro III’s primary use is as a learning tool but it can also be used as a fast and innovative reference tool by utilizing the index function that allows the user to select a muscle and the app will automatically zoom in and identify it. Additionally, this app is ideal for physicians, educators or professionals, in helping to locate a muscle and / or explain its relevance for certain conditions, ailments and injuries.




MORE FROM 3D4MEDICAL:
- Heart Pro III - Interactive Cardiology 
- Brain & Nervous System Pro III - Interactive Neuroanatomy
- Skeletal System Pro III - Interactive Osteology
- Spine Pro III – Interactive Chiropractic App
- Orthopedic Patient Education – Interactive Orthopedics
- Specialized Body Region Apps 

OTHER 3D4MEDICAL APPS ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE HEALTH & FITNESS CATEGORY ON THE APP STORE:
- iMuscle – Workout aid and anatomical reference
- iYoga Premium – Ground breaking motion capture yoga app

3D4MEDICAL'S COMMITMENT:
We take pride in our apps at 3D4Medical and continually strive to engage with our customers. From the first edition of Muscle System Pro, we have consistently listened to our users and upgraded out apps continually and throughout.

 

Email us via the App Feed Back address below to engage with our development process: 

MuscleSystemProIIIFeedback@3D4Medical.com

## Key features

- 360-degree horizontal and vertical rotation
- 10 layers of superficial and deep muscles
- 3D insertion/origin points on bone
- 215 movement animations
- 425 audio pronunciations
- Customizable quizzes
- Draw and share screen images

## What do users think of Muscle System Pro III?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Detailed 3D visuals
- 👍 Comprehensive muscle information
- 💡 Useful animations and media
- 👍 Customizable pins and notes
- 🚀 Efficient navigation and layering
- 👍 Great for patient/client education

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezing issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing specific muscles
- 🔍 Limited rotation and zooming capabilities
- 💰 Expensive for some users
- 🔍 Lack of nerve and ligament information

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Pins and search functions not working properly
- Inconsistent muscle labeling and identification
- Blurry visuals on retina displays

**Most requested features**

- Ability to customize quizzes
- More intuitive muscle search and highlighting
- Full 3D rotation and panning controls
- Integration of nervous and ligamentous systems
- Improved performance and stability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 156)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-system-pro-iii/id364596328/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2022-11-19, version 3.8.3*

Bought the whole bundle hoping to find detailed pictures but the quality is very disappointing. Apps like this should have a trial option so people do not waste their money just to find out it’s not what they are looking for. Can’t find any option for refund either.
I have deleted all 4 apps now and found all I needed in Essential anatomy app from the same maker for same price.

### 3/5 — What happened?

*2021-01-22, version 3.8.2*

I’ve had this app for years and love it.  I can’t open it anymore.  I hit the icon and it blinks on for a second ,then off.

### 1/5 — Where is the update?

*2020-12-15, version 3.8.2*

Media option was my favorite and most useful option and is not available anymore.   I paid good money for this application and I’m disappointed.
Please update!!!

### 3/5 — It could provide more value if....

*2020-12-07, version 3.8.2*

I like the app, but was disappointed in the lack of instructions on its usage.  Looking for a new app with more detail.

### 1/5 — Video do not work

*2020-10-17, version 3.8.2*

I just bought that app on my iPad Air 3.  The videos doesn’t work so i can not see the actions of any muscle.

### 4/5 — Great app for learning muscles, quiz feature suggestions

*2020-09-27, version 3.8.2*

This is a really nice app, and it’s helped my learning in a very efficient way.  The quiz feature is decent, but a few changes would make it great and/or fantastic:

We need the ability to rotate the models during the quiz - there are times when it’s too difficult to understand the muscle typography with the one view you are given during the quiz.

We need a “pause after incorrect answers option for quizzes - During the quiz, if you pick the wrong answers (in both multichoice and label mode), you only have a split second to see your mistake and the correction. We need the pause so we can study the error / corrected answers.

Also, FYI - your App support page doesn’t load, otherwise, I’d put my suggestions there.

### 5/5 — Invaluable asset for anatomy

*2020-01-16, version 3.8.2*

Have been using this as a secondary resource while pursuing PTA education. Very useful for quick reference (instead of flipping through books to the right chapter/page), and the supplemental media add-ons are helpful to view muscle actions and quickly refresh on origins/insertions. Have recommended to anyone that asks me what I’m using. Well done.

### 3/5 — Really great App...but

*2018-12-18, version 3.8.2*

Have, sadly, had to update my original review, after using this app for the past 3 years.
Whilst, in all honesty, this app has much to offer, it does not appear that the authors are at all interested in continuing to improve this app; refining it to a higher and more useful level.
There are many muscles that are unnamed, or are named when looking at them in a particular view - the Tricep is one example.
What the authors appear to have done is develop a "Premium" version of their app, and are charging for, what I assume, is an upgraded version of this app.
I have just purchased a new iPad, as I need to update important apps used in my clinic. I want to consolidate my several anatomical apps into one "complete" app.
I cannot recommend, and am reluctant to purchase the 3D4Medical version, as I have no assurance it will ever be updated, but that the authors will, yet again, bring out a bigger and better version of that - and charge me again for the upgrade.
Great way to increase sales, but not so good for the user.
Just my take on things.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2018-08-15, version 3.8.2*

This is an amazing app, worth every penny!!!

### 1/5 — Used to love this app

*2018-06-08, version 3.8.2*

Used to love this app but now all options are blocked and not even a chance to buy the version of it, I am not interested to have 4 apps in one as they sell...quite dissapointed!!

## Frequently asked questions about Muscle System Pro III

### What is Muscle System Pro III?

Muscle System Pro III is a comprehensive 3D interactive application designed for learning and referencing the human muscular system. It is developed in collaboration with Stanford University School of Medicine and is used by many universities as a standard learning tool.

### What are the key features of Muscle System Pro III?

Key features include 360-degree rotation of body parts, 10 layers of muscles, 3D insertion/origin points mapped onto bone, 215 animations of articulation movements, 425 audio pronunciations for labels, customizable quizzes, and the ability to draw on and share screen images.

### How much does Muscle System Pro III cost?

The application is a paid app. While there is a mention of a 'MASSIVE price reduction for a limited time only!', the base model is a one-time purchase and does not involve subscriptions or ads.

### What devices is Muscle System Pro III compatible with?

The app is highlighted as being featured on iPad and its stunning images are noted when seen on the iPad. It is designed for mobile devices, specifically mentioning iPad in its promotional material.

### Who would benefit from using Muscle System Pro III?

This app is ideal for medical students, doctors, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, massage therapists, educators, and anyone interested in a detailed and interactive study of human anatomy and the muscular system.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.8.3 — 2021-04-09

Latest iOS compatibility.

FINAL UPDATE. 
Dear customers, this application is coming to its end of life. It doesn't mean the app will stop working, but we won't issue any more updates in future. We realize that for years it was providing a useful learning experience to great number of users around the globe. However the company has gone a long way with technology based on real 3D and it would be reasonable to let the old product line go. 
We appreciate your support so far and hope you join us on our flagship platform - Complete Anatomy https://apps.apple.com/us/app/complete-anatomy-2021/id1054948424.

### 3.8.2 — 2017-09-26

iOS11 compatibility.

### 3.8 — 2014-09-20

IOS8 compatibility has been added.

### 3.7 — 2013-09-19

The IOS 7 compatibility has beed added.

### 3.3 — 2012-09-26

-  Facebook posting issue resolved.
-  Minor content issues corrected.
-  Compatibility issues with iOS 6 resolved.

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