Bringing Anatomy to Life with Merge EDU

Teaching anatomy to students can be a challenge. While diagrams in textbooks can be helpful, they often feel disconnected from real-world applications. Merge EDU bridges this gap by giving students the chance to investigate 3D models of body systems and organs in a hands-on way. Instead of flipping through still pictures, students can hold and interact with detailed AR versions of a skeleton, heart, cells, and more—all using the Merge Cube.

How Augmented Reality Helps Prepare Students for Medical Careers

Merge EDU engages students on multiple levels—cognitive, visual, and tactile—while strengthening their understanding of human anatomy and health concepts.

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How Merge EDU Makes a Difference

• Immersive 3D Models: With the Merge Explorer or Object Viewer apps, students can examine anatomy in detail, zooming in or rotating organs to learn structure and function.
• Tactile Engagement: By literally “holding” digital 3D objects, students engage multiple senses—visual, kinesthetic, and even auditory prompts. This multi-sensory approach strengthens knowledge retention and keeps young learners interested.
• Differentiated Learning: Merge’s  library of digital teaching aids includes K–12-friendly activities aligned to state and national science standards, helping you tailor lessons to various grade levels and learning styles.

How Neurosurgeons Are Using the Merge Cube to Revolutionize Anatomy Education

Just like young learners can explore cells, fossils, and the water cycle with Merge EDU apps, future surgeons can hold and explore anatomical models that were once confined to textbooks or inaccessible labs

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Here are some anatomy-related simulations in the Merge Explorer app👇 

Mr Body

In this card, we’ll look at some stylized human anatomy. Anatomy is the study of the biological structures of humans and other animals. Dissecting these organisms is what helps us define their structures.

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Human Anatomy

The human body is amazing! It works like an efficiently run machine and even has the ability to fix itself! Did you know that your body is a system of multiple interacting subsystems? These subsystems are made up of groups of cells that work together to form tissues and organs that are specialized for particular body functions. With the power of augmented reality, we can explore these systems and subsystems digitally!

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Humane (Frog!) Dissection

Let’s look at the anatomy of a frog, which in some ways is similar in layout to a human. You can see the liver, the heart, lungs, and stomach. You can also see the unique way in which frogs store fat. Tap on the dissected frog to separate the organs and get a closer look!

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Show me your insides!

Tap on the shark to view different parts of his anatomy, all while he’s swimming in front of you! You can view the bone and skeletal structure of the Great White Shark, as well as look at his internal organs.

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And here’s all the anatomy-related collections in the Merge Object Viewer app👇

Anatomy of the Brain

Learn the different components of a human brain by holding and inspecting the four major lobes, a cross section, and a close up of the various parts like the Amygdala, hippocampus, pituitary gland, pineal gland, and cerebellum.

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Anatomy of the Ear

Learn more about the anatomy of a human ear as you explore this collection of 3D objects. Hold an entire ear model and inspect it from all angles to learn all the individual components, and get a close up of the eardrum, ear canals, and cochlea.

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Human Anatomy

Learn about human anatomy and what makes you...YOU! Hold the various structures and systems that make up the human body and watch as objects animate and literally come alive.

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By using the powerful AR simulations and 3D models in Merge EDU, students can dive deeper into the wonders of the human body and other organisms’ anatomy than ever before. Anatomy lessons will be transformed into hands-on explorations, and students will be engaged and inspired to learn more.

Want to get started today? Sign up for a free trial at trymerge.com and print out Merge Paper Cubes for your students at mergecube.com/paper.