Creation of the Chinese visible human data set

Area of Science:

• Anatomical Imaging
• Medical Visualization
• Digital Human Models

Background:

• The Visible Human Project (VHP) established digital cadaver datasets using MRI, CT, and anatomical sections.
• Visible Human Research (VHR) has spurred global interest in digital anatomy for research and education.
• Existing datasets like the Visible Korean Human (VKH) highlighted the need for diverse population representation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To accelerate Visible Human Research (VHR) by creating a new dataset.
• To promote virtual anatomy as a revolutionary educational and research tool.
• To develop a comprehensive digital dataset representing an Asian population.

Main Methods:

• Utilized advanced data acquisition, 3D reconstruction, and visualization technologies.
• Focused on achieving greater image integrity and clearer blood vessel identification.
• Ensured the dataset represented normal adult male and female anatomy, free of organic lesions.

Main Results:

• Successfully created the Chinese Visible Human (CVH) male and female datasets.
• CVH datasets exhibit superior image quality and anatomical detail compared to previous projects.
• This marks the first volumetric data of a complete, normal adult Asian male and female.

Conclusions:

• The Chinese Visible Human (CVH) project significantly advances digital human anatomy resources.
• CVH provides an invaluable, high-integrity dataset for global virtual anatomy research and education.
• This initiative supports the growing demand for diverse population data in anatomical studies.