This app is only available on the App Store for iOS devices.
Description
Bone is important for people receiving artificial joint replacements, or replacing bone that has been removed due to illness or injury, for example in hand and face transplants. Tendons, the elastic-like cords that attach bones and muscles to each other, can be donated to help rebuild damaged joints.
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.
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.
What’s New
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.
795 Ratings
Simple but effective
This is definitely time consuming given you generally go through clicking the same few bones before gaining a new one but it’s a great way to start learning the names. The pictures do a great job of breaking the bone up surprisingly. They aren’t super fancy like some apps but the pictures work perfectly for learning. This won’t be my only study tool but certainly helpful when I can’t whip out a text book or laptop!
Simple but Effective
This is the perfect study tool, going from knowing ‘patella’ to all the basic bone structures that appear in this app in about a week with about 30 minutes of work a day is pretty amazing and the best part is they stick. I love this app and I recommend highly!
Potential student
While considering a change in careers at age 60, I was concerned about learning and memorizing anatomy. In two days I’ve learned quite a bit of the skeletal anatomy, Boosting my confidence in reentering college with the possibility of entering the health care field at this stage of my life.
This is a very helpful application.
This is a very helpful application.
Information
Requires iOS 9.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Family Sharing
With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.
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