Database Guide - Visible Body Suite

Use Visible Body Suite to complement your textbook and classroom-based learning. As a reference tool it offers 3D visualisation allowing viewers to explore systems in the human body.

Modules on Human Anatomy, Muscles & Kinesiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Physiology & Pathology and Biology use technology which allows you to zoom, pan, rotate and dissect the 3D models of body systems. Systems featured include Cells & Tissue, Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Circulatory, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive plus Special Senses – olfaction and tongue regions amongst others.

To enhance your learning, you can access flashcards, tours, lab activities and e-books plus curate your own collection of flashcards and more. Reviewing key information about body systems and biology as well as being to brush up on A&P terminology makes Visible Body Suite an essential study tool.

Visible Body Suite includes a dedicated Life Sciences module which includes cross sections of various mammals and amphibians, content on blood cells, genetics and evolution (animal diversity and major concepts).

• • Go direct to LibrarySearch or access it via the Current Students page or Blackboard Assist menu.
  • Log in using your CCCU username and password.
  • Select Find Databases A-Z, then click on V, finally click on the link to Visible Body Suite to open it in a new tab.
  • The first time you use Visible Body Suite you will need to register using a computer on campus. Choose ‘Sign up’ and use your CCCU email address for registration. Make a note of your username and password.
  • Next time you sign in to Visible Body Suite (either on or off-campus) use the username and password you set.
  • Please be aware that off-campus access can be maintained by signing in on campus every 150 days. This is a publisher requirement.
  • Once signed in, launch the Visible Body Suite or scroll down the page to see flashcards, tours, lab activities and e-book options.
• Once you've registered for Visible Body Suite, you can download and sign into the app. We recommend you use the links, for the Apple Store or Google Play, shown in Visible Body Suite as other VB Suite apps are available but require a fee. 
• See the Getting started guide or Getting started with VB Suite video for more detail.

See what Visible Body Suite has to offer by following the steps outlined below. You’ll practice using some of the most common functions and be ready to search for information for your assignments.

1. Access a module and navigate a 3D image

• Launch Visible Body Suite via LibrarySearch.
• Choose the Anatomy & Physiology module
• Choose Skeletal System and Joints
• Choose 10.2 Skull
• Use the Joystick to move the 3D image.

2. Searching for content

• Use the Content Search option and search for beating heart
• Choose the Beating Heart option – show the heart beating at 68 and then beating at 40.

3. Take a look at the quizzes

• Choose the Study tab and select Quizzes (Human Anatomy)
• Pick a topic and launch the quiz.

4. Reflection point

• Reflect on the type of information that Visible Body Suite presents you with. How will you use this information in your assignments?

Visible Body Suite provide a number of accessibility and preference options such as screen reader compatibility and keyboard navigation, read-aloud functionality, ability to adjust colour theme, language and closed captioning amongst others. View the Accessibility features in courseware and VB Suite video or the Accessibility and preference options information for in-depth notes.

If you are using Harvard Cite them Right 12th edition, then you can cite Visible Body Suite as follows:

In text citation

(Visible Body Suite, 2024)

Reference List

Visible Body (2024) 'Title of image' [Image], in Visible Body version 5.1.018. Framingham, MA: Argosy Publishing Inc.

Note

At the time of writing this guide, Visible Body Suite version was 5.1. 018. To see the current version, launch the product, use the question mark icon in the lower right side of the screen and select Acknowledgements.

Your Learning and Research Librarian will be able to help you make the best use of online resources. For detailed guidance, book a tutorial via the Learning Skills Hub.