# Skeleton System Pro III

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

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- Developer: [3D4Medical from Elsevier](https://appshunter.io/developer/315902958)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 57 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 555 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany)
- Released: 2010-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeleton-system-pro-iii/id364694031/reviews.md

## What is Skeleton System Pro III?

DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. 

This app is not to be confused with our free app  "Essential Skeleton" - this app is a pro version with pins detailing the boney landmarks.
***** Chosen as one of Apple’s top five iPhone & iPad medical apps of 2011.

*****  Listed in the App Store’s Top 10 for the Anatomical Reference Category.

*****  GOLD award winner of the Web Health Awards.

*****  WINNER of the best Medical app – The Appys, 2012.

*****  SKELETON SYSTEM PRO III was featured in Apple's iPad TV ad ‘Learn’.

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

PRESS REVIEWS:

"Skeletal System Pro III contains a wealth of information which the average medical student and physician will find intrinsically useful...Excellent clear visuals and detailed 3D model."

- iMedicalapps

"Ideal for health care students and possibly even for surgical preparation"
– Top Ortho Apps


"The user interface of Skeleton System Pro III is incredibly interactive, and constantly displays several hints regarding how to navigate the app and ultimately get more out of using it."

– Know Your Apps

“Skeletal System Pro is a simple and accurate app of the human skeletal system. It contains a comprehensive list of bones and landmarks that are rendered in rich 3D graphics.”
– Medical App Journal


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



SKELETAL SYSTEM PRO III’ TOP FEATURES ARE:

- Over 600 bone landmarks labeled
- 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.
- 94 animations of every movement of each articulation (flexion, extension, etc.)
- 596 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.

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:
The Skeletal System Pro III - includes the most in depth 3D skeleton ever developed, the ability to rotate, cut and get superior/inferior views all with the simple stroke of the finger. 



This app’s primary use is as a learning tool but can also be used as a fast and innovative reference tool by utilizing the index function that allows the user to select an item and the app will automatically zoom in and identify it. 

Additionally, this app is ideal for physicians, educators or professionals, allowing them to visually show detailed areas of the skeletal system to their patients or students, helping to educate or explain conditions, ailments and injuries.



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



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

SkeletalSystemProIIIFeedback@3D4Medical.com

## Key features

- Over 600 labeled bone landmarks
- 360-degree rotation of body parts
- 94 animations of joint movements
- 596 audio pronunciations
- Drawing and sharing capabilities
- Two quiz types (drag and drop, multiple choice)
- Mixable transparent layers

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

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📚 Excellent educational resource for anatomy students
- 🎨 High-quality, detailed 3D graphics and rendering
- 🔄 Smooth rotation and multiple viewing angles
- 📌 Customizable pins for personalized learning
- ✍️ Drawing and annotation tools for patient education
- 🎯 Built-in quiz functionality for self-testing
- 📖 Comprehensive bone landmark information
- 🔊 Audio pronunciation of anatomical terms
- 💾 Offline functionality without internet required
- 🎬 Video animations demonstrating joint movements
- 👥 Excellent customer service and support
- 📱 Intuitive user interface and navigation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and stability issues
- 📉 Poor image resolution on retina displays
- 🖼️ Grainy, low-quality images difficult to manipulate
- 🔀 Glitchy skeleton rotation and blurry views
- 💰 Expensive pricing for the feature set
- ⚠️ Incomplete labeling of anatomical structures
- 🚫 Cannot disarticulate individual bones
- ⏱️ Slow app loading times
- 🎯 Limited quiz options and customization
- 🔍 Inadequate zoom clarity when magnified
- 🖱️ Unintuitive pin placement and controls
- 📍 Missing anatomical landmarks and details
- 🔧 Drawing tool malfunctions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when screen is touched
- Incompatible with iOS 11 and newer versions
- Pins disappear when rotating skeleton
- Quiz screen switches too quickly for corrections
- Incorrect anatomical information in quizzes (e.g., metatarsal vs metacarpal)
- Radius and ulna consistently confused in program
- Interphalangeal joint of thumb appears on pinky in quiz
- App freezes during navigation
- Slow performance and loading issues
- Stability problems on certain devices
- Image resolution degrades when zoomed in

**Most requested features**

- Ability to separate and isolate individual bones
- Proper anatomical labeling (e.g., 'scapula' instead of 'shoulder')
- Individual skull bone disarticulation and viewing
- Ability to rotate cross-sections and partitioned segments
- Hide/Fade functionality for layers
- Customizable quiz with unlimited questions
- Slower video animations for detailed bones
- Quiz statistics and spaced repetition algorithms
- More cross-sectional views beyond coronal and sagittal
- Integrated nervous system and muscle information
- Movable and customizable pins at various angles
- Better controls for zooming and navigation
- Complete body systems integration
- Abbreviated app name to fit device displays
- Universal app purchase (iPad and iPhone together)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeleton-system-pro-iii/id364694031/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent for radiography students

*2026-03-11, version 3.8.3*

Terrific for radiography students anatomy, and particularly good for radiographic positioning.

### 1/5 — Poor quality + functionality

*2023-10-08, version 3.8.3*

I really expected this to have higher resolution
Images but instead they are grainy and impossible to manipulate. The drawing tool malfunctions as well. Save your money.

### 2/5 — Not the best

*2021-03-10, version 3.8.2*

It’s okay, there are lots of details on bone features but it would be more useful if they actually labelled the bones by their names (e.g. scapula rather than shoulder), therefore you need to already know the skeletal system to use this app, which doesn’t seem worth the almost $14. Furthermore the moving of the skeleton to view it from different angles is pretty glitchy and blurry.

### 1/5 — Missing details

*2019-09-15, version 3.8.2*

The clavicle details are missing, unless we type the names we are looking for. THAT DOES DEFEAT THE PURPOSE

### 1/5 — Can’t use with ios11

*2017-09-22, version 3.8*

Really I’ve been using the app for years and now that I’ve got the new update I can’t use it. Update please

### 1/5 — Hello?  iOS 11 on Sept 19th, but app still needs update to run!

*2017-09-13, version 3.8*

This is a great app that I paid a lot of money for, but it will not run on iOS 11 if it does not receive an update by the app developer!

### 1/5 — Needs update

*2017-07-25, version 3.8*

Please update this app

### 1/5 — I can't work with this app

*2016-09-06, version 3.8*

They need to be more choices on the test side of things, I am learning sport therapy, and I played better apps then this. When learn the test they need to allow more selections and cover small areas at a time, would maker it easier to taken things in when learning. it only give you a little time to choose your choice of answer, if you don't it tell you the answer

### 5/5 — Great app to learn with!!

*2016-08-09, version 3.8*

Learn names of bones & their landmarks, and go into descriptions of each. Add your own notes and draw on the skeleton; which I do to show clients various muscle attachments, and include your own pins with relevant notes. Rotate with a swipe or swipe up or down for either inferior or superior view. At this price it can't be beat!

### 1/5 — No updates for > year

*2015-12-15, version 3.8*

This app and its series seems to have been abandoned by 3D4. They seem to be heading towards subscriptions model.

## Frequently asked questions about Skeleton System Pro III

### What does Skeleton System Pro III do?

Skeleton System Pro III is a professional-grade application designed for learning and referencing the human skeletal system. It features a highly detailed 3D model of the skeleton with over 600 labeled bone landmarks, interactive rotation, and animations of joint movements.

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

Key features include over 600 labeled bone landmarks, 360-degree horizontal and vertical rotation of the skeleton, 94 animations of articulation movements, 596 audio pronunciations for labels, the ability to draw on images and share them, two quiz types for testing knowledge, and the functionality to mix and compare transparent layers.

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

Skeleton System Pro III is a paid application. The description does not mention any subscription fees or in-app purchases, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### Who is Skeleton System Pro III for?

This app is ideal for medical students, physicians, educators, and other healthcare professionals who require a comprehensive and interactive tool for studying or explaining the human skeletal system. It is also suitable for anyone interested in detailed anatomical learning.

### What makes this app different from the free version?

This pro version, Skeleton System Pro III, is distinguished from its free counterpart, 'Essential Skeleton,' by the inclusion of pins that detail specific bony landmarks. It offers a more in-depth and professional level of anatomical detail and functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.8.3 — 2021-04-09

Latest iOS compatibility.

FINAL UPDATE.
Dear customer, this application will no longer be part of our product offerings in the near future. The app will continue to function normally, but we will no longer issue updates for future iOS releases. As an organization, we always want to point our resources in the right direction and keep developing the ground-breaking technologies our customer love. Sometimes, this means reassessing certain offerings. We hope you will continue to support us in our quest to Transform Medical Learning and engage with us with your thoughts at info@3d4medical.com.  For a free trial of our flag platform, Complete Anatomy, visit: 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 been added.

### 3.3 — 2012-10-04

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

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