Using 3D Modeling Techniques to Enhance Teaching of Difficult Anatomical Concepts.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale and objectives

Anatomy is an essential component of medical education as it is critical for the accurate diagnosis in organs and human systems. The mental representation of the shape and organization of different anatomical structures is a crucial step in the learning process. The purpose of this pilot study is to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of developing innovative teaching modules for anatomy education of first-year medical students based on three-dimensional (3D) reconstructions from actual patient data.

Materials and methods

A total of 196 models of anatomical structures from 16 anonymized computed tomography datasets were generated using the 3D Slicer open-source software platform. The models focused on three anatomical areas: the mediastinum, the

SUBMITTER: Pujol S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4808571 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature