Is Kenhub worth It? A comprehensive review

What is Kenhub? 

First, and most importantly - what is Kenhub, anyway?! Allow us to introduce you. 

Kenhub is an online learning platform devoted to helping you learn anatomy faster, smarter and more effectively. We (a team of passionate anatomy geeks) offer extensive materials for learning about gross, histological and radiological (MRI and CT) anatomy. 

Our content is organised into regions of the body, allowing you to learn the human anatomy inch by inch. Once you’ve chosen the region you’d like to study, you’ll find the related topics split into easy-to-digest study units covering all of the structures within that region. 

We believe that the most effective learning occurs when you combine visual, audio and interactive materials. That’s why, within each study unit, you’ll find four different media types to learn with:

• An anatomy atlas
• Articles
• Videos
• Quizzes (your secret to success!)

But where to begin? We recommend kicking off your training by diving headfirst into a comprehensive video on your chosen topic. Next, test your understanding with a quiz. Want to advance your knowledge? Read one of our detailed related articles. 


Last but certainly not least, check out the atlas. This will enable you to consolidate your memory of the appearance and location of the structures. Simple - but very effective! And with new topics added all the time, you’ll never be stuck for something new to study. 

Criteria For the best anatomy study tool

To answer the question of “is Kenhub worth it?”, several factors must be taken into account. The fact of the matter is that health science students have a lot of anatomy to learn, in a limited amount of time, and with a limited budget. Therefore, choosing the resource which makes your learning (and your life!) easiest is of paramount importance. Some important questions you may ask when searching for an anatomy study tool are:

• Does it offer several ways to learn? 
• Is it effective?
• Will it save me time? 
• Does it allow me to track my progress? 
• Is it worth paying for?
• Can I use it on all of my devices?

In the following paragraphs, we'll take a closer look at each of these questions.

Does Kenhub offer different ways to learn?

We understand that not everyone loves learning by reading (textbook haters, we’re looking at you), so we created a huge library of comprehensive videos and highly effective quizzes to complement our in-depth articles and anatomy atlas.

“I often found my concentration to be insufficient when I read my anatomy atlas. Kenhub's quizzes provided, at least for me, a much more efficient way of learning.” - Antti Nuika, Medical Student


Let’s take a closer look at each of the media types we offer. 

Is Kenhub effective?

In a word -  yes! Let us show you how. 

You may have already heard about the technique of spaced repetition. It’s the gold standard of learning, understanding and memorising information. But before we explore this technique, let’s take a quick overview of the science of short-term memory.

Famously defined by Atkinson and Shiffrin back in 1968, our short-term memory (also commonly synonymised with working memory) has a duration of approximately 18 seconds. If newly learned information is not reflected on and rehearsed during this time, it will not get encoded and sent to our long term memory stores. Practically speaking, this means that the five pages of information you just read in your anatomy textbook without active rehearsal or recall... well, it’s very unlikely to stick around until your exam. 

Enter: spaced repetition. Spaced repetition is based on active recall - that is, testing your knowledge of previously learned information at regular intervals, just as you’re most likely to forget it. Do this, and you can get ready to slide into the exam hall with a head full of properly consolidated, ready to use information. Thankfully, spaced repetition is the secret sauce powering the learning materials at Kenhub. And that secret sauce is a big part of what makes our study tools so effective. 

Check out our article on the importance of active recall for learning anatomy to learn more.

Of course, spaced repetition isn’t everything. Information needs to be easy to understand and enjoyable if you’re going to be in with a chance of remembering it. Not to mention: not everybody learns in the same way. Some people like to read, while others like to learn by trial and error, as with a quiz. That’s why, at Kenhub, we offer four different methods for learning a topic: an atlas, articles, videos and quizzes. 

“Textbooks are marvellous things but I find it to be a little overwhelming at times with how much information is required to be digested and memorised. The visual cues and quizzes from Kenhub are quite grounding and refreshing, and are brilliant with memorisation!” - Tracey McNamara, Health Sciences student

If we compare this to a textbook, which provides only written text, a few images and - if you’re lucky - some revision questions, it’s clear that Kenhub is the better choice if you’re concerned with keeping boredom at bay. After all, if you’re bored and disillusioned with your topic of study, you’re more likely to let your efforts slide, sending you head-first and first class into the procrastination vortex. And we don’t need to tell you how ineffective that is. 

Wondering if Kenhub is worth it when compared to the most popular anatomy textbooks? Check out the benefits of Kenhub.

Does Kenhub save you time?

This will depend on how you are used to learning, and how effective it has proven for you so far. Do you spend hours reading an anatomy textbook, only to discover that the information is nowhere to be retrieved from your brain come the end of the day?

If so, your current study methods are probably not doing much for you. And by extension, they are probably not helping you to utilise your available study time efficiently. If, on the other hand, your current methods are helping you to understand and effectively remember what you need to learn, you may not require an extra resource like Kenhub. 

“I would honestly say that Kenhub cut my study time in half; it was a much more efficient way to learn anatomy for me than just looking at static pictures and struggling over how to correctly pronounce words.” - Kim Bengochea, Physiotherapy Student

We try hard to make our study tools fun and engaging, while also employing the aforementioned technique of spaced repetition for maximum efficiency. The combination of enjoyable study tools and a scientifically proven technique for encoding knowledge therefore make it a time saver indeed. It prevents you from procrastinating (a big time waster) and it enables you to actually remember what you’ve studied. No rote memorization (aka: a disaster for long term retention of knowledge) to be found here.


Literally speaking, our study materials are also short and digestible. Our comprehensive videos are rarely longer than 30 minutes long, and our articles can be consumed in full without causing you to fall into a glazed-over stupor. As for our quizzes - what could be more time-saving than the ability to learn and test yourself at the same time?

So is Kenhub worth it from a time-saving perspective? We believe so.

Does Kenhub allow you to track your progress?

Yes! We keep you up to date with how many articles, videos, quizzes and atlas sequences you’ve consumed, so you can keep track of how you’re doing. For Kenhub Premium members, you’ll be given a number and percentage score based on your quiz performance, which is then saved for the next time you attempt it.

As you progress through the quiz, the questions you’ve got wrong will automatically start to appear more often. This helps you hone in on and master the areas you’re struggling with. To quiz yourself on only the topics you struggle with most, you can create your own personalised quiz using our custom quiz builder. 

Oh, and worry not - your statistics are saved across all of your devices (mobile, tablet and desktop), so you’ll never be sent back to square one.

Is Kenhub worth paying for?

There are few things more disappointing than stumbling across an awesome looking anatomy study tool and getting excited that you’ve finally found the one… only to clock the price and immediately dismiss it. 

We understand that money doesn't grow on trees - and especially not for students. But we also know that free courses and non-profit websites rarely contain the same level of quality and quantity put into them as a professional platform does. Producing such high quality illustrations, videos, articles and quizzes costs a lot of time and money.

Therefore, we provide as many free learning resources as possible to registered members on our Basic plan (cost-free, ad-free and not limited in time), with the option to pay for a more comprehensive learning experience on one of our Premium plans. Whichever plan you choose, we’re confident that you’ll be rewarded with a fun, engaging and supportive learning experience.

“Kenhub is great value, easy to navigate and find what you want to study. I just didn't get that from other websites.” - Erin Kirby, Nursing Student

With a Kenhub Premium account, you have access to absolutely everything we offer. However, you can choose the length of your membership (and therefore, your access) based on your specific requirements.

Our Lifetime Plan is highly popular given its offering of unlimited-in-time access to Kenhub Premium learning tools, including updates. Sure, it’s more expensive than a textbook - but who buys just one textbook? Usually, you’ll need to buy several for each of the topics covered on your course. One for anatomy, one for histology, one for medical imaging in the later years, and so on. It’s never-ending! 

Let’s take the popular Gray’s Anatomy Atlas. It’s a fantastic anatomy atlas, there’s no denying it. But, as a textbook, it simply cannot offer the variety of interactive learning materials and ongoing support as you’ll receive at Kenhub.

And let’s not forget how boring a textbook can be. With Kenhub, you’ll have fun learning anatomy, histology and medical imaging - and all on one platform, and for one price. Cost effective? We think so.

“In detail, looking at an anatomy atlas is daunting because we (medical students) know nothing and it's hard to know where to start. The sequential build-up of knowledge on kenhub with someone actually explaining things is really good in my view. Moreover, the quizzes are very helpful - and something textbooks lack.” - Reilley, Medical Student

Wondering which plan is best suited to you? Learn more here.

Does Kenhub work on all devices?

Of course! Kenhub is fully optimised to work on your mobile, tablet and desktop. Therefore, it’s perfect for learning wherever you go! Waiting in the queue at the post office? You can whip out your phone and take advantage of the free time with a quick anatomy quiz. Can you do that with a textbook? Well… technically, yes. But who could be bothered with the hassle?
 
No matter how small your screen, the Kenhub website will adapt to it seamlessly *sigh of relief*. And no matter which browser you’re using, you can use our website to its fullest potential.

So there you have it: a comprehensive review. What do you think - is Kenhub worth it? Is it the best anatomy study tool out there? We’ll let you be the judge of that. No resource will ever be 100% perfect, but Kenhub is certainly a rare breed of enjoyable, effective and supportive all in one. What have you got to lose? Give it a try for free today. 

Whichever anatomy study tool you pick, we wish you the best!