New Generation of Three-Dimensional Tools to Learn Anatomy

J Med Syst. 2017 May;41(5):88. doi: 10.1007/s10916-017-0725-4. Epub 2017 Apr 12.

Abstract

We present a new generation tool based of interactive 3D models. This models are based on the radiological two-dimensional images by computed tomography imaging. Our article focuses on the anatomical region of the skull base. These new three-dimensional models offer a wide field of application in the learning, as they offer multiple visualization tools (rotation, scrolling, zoom…). In this way, understanding of the anatomical region is facilitated. A feature to be dismissed is that a professional workstation is not required to work with three-dimensional models, since a personal computer can be viewed and interacted with the models. Educational and clinical applications are also discussed.

Keywords: Anatomical 3D models; Free software; Skull base; TC images.

MeSH terms

  • Computer-Assisted Instruction
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Learning*
  • Models, Anatomic
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed