AlensiaXR & HoloAnatomy^® Frequently Asked Questions

HoloAnatomy .NEXT is a digital anatomy platform that uses mixed reality to bring the 3D human body into the classroom. Students and instructors explore life-sized models with tools for interactive dissection, physiology visualization, and collaborative learning.

Instructors build custom lessons in the Hub desktop app, while learners use the XR Viewer on devices like Meta Quest 3 to walk around a holographic cadaver, isolate systems, zoom into organs, and reveal internal structures. This complements cadaver dissection while improving comprehension, retention, and engagement.

AlensiaXR is the company behind the .NEXT™ immersive learning platform and the HoloAnatomy® solution transforming anatomy education with mixed and virtual reality anatomy physiology. Founded from Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine, AlensiaXR develops research-driven XR tools for medical and allied health education.

HoloAnatomy is more than a standard 3D anatomy app or virtual anatomy lab.

• Flexible Curriculum Integration: Create custom lessons that seamlessly combine anatomy, physiology, histology, and clinical cases in one session.

• Comprehensive Anatomical Visibility:  Expert-drawn, color-enhanced models reveal internal detail with clarity, unlike cadaver-like realism that often obscures learning.

• Academic Origin: Built at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine, it’s research-driven and trusted by leading programs.

HoloAnatomy delivers a 3D digital anatomy lab that helps students learn faster, retain longer, and connect anatomy to clinical practice.

HoloAnatomy .NEXT is the complete 3D digital anatomy lab, with over 7,000 meticulously detailed 3D illustrations across 15 systems of the male and female human body. Students and educators can explore anatomy by system, region, organ, or customized combinations, ensuring comprehensive and integrated learning.

HoloAnatomy Neuro .NEXT adds the world’s most detailed 3D neuroanatomy visualizations to the platform. Learners can differentiate between 21 neural pathways, explore seven spinal cord cross-sections, and examine eight detailed brain stem cross-sections. The collection highlights the spatial relationships between brain stem nuclei, providing unprecedented insight into the central nervous system.

Together, the two libraries deliver unmatched flexibility: the breadth of full-body anatomy with HoloAnatomy, and the specialized depth of HoloAnatomy Neuro for advanced study.

Hand-drawn anatomy is featured to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency that cadavers or 3D scans cannot provide. Real bodies often show disease, age-related changes, or hidden structures, limiting learning. By collaborating with medical experts and 3D artists, precise illustrations of the average male and female body were created, making anatomy easier to see, understand, and teach.

HoloAnatomy is designed to complement the dissection lab. It allows students to preview, reinforce, and repeat anatomical exploration in a virtual cadaver environment, reducing the cognitive overload of traditional dissection while enhancing confidence and comprehension.

HoloAnatomy is trusted by leading programs worldwide. A sample of case studies includes:

• A.T. Still University (ATSU)

• Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM)

• Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC)

• Sheridan College

• Texas Christian University (TCU) Burnett School of Medicine

Peer-reviewed research demonstrates HoloAnatomy improves anatomy learning by:

• Reducing study time by up to one-third

• Increasing long-term retention by up to 40%

• Enhancing student engagement and collaboration

This makes it one of the most validated virtual anatomy lab tools available

Instructors can create custom lessons, labs, and experiences through the .NEXT™ Hub. This flexibility allows integration of anatomy with physiology, pathology, and clinical cases by building a 3D digital anatomy lab tailored to program needs.

The Hub works on Windows PCs, while the XR Viewer runs on Microsoft HoloLens and Meta Quest 3, giving educators flexible options for a Mixed Reality & VR anatomy classroom. Built on the .NEXT™ platform, the solution is future-ready for emerging XR devices.