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Three Software Tools for Viewing Sectional Planes, Volume Models, and Surface Models of a Cadaver Hand.
Beom Sun Chung1, Min Suk Chung1, Byeong Seok Shin2
1Department of Anatomy, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Journal of Korean Medical Science
|February 15, 2018
Summary
New 3D software tools offer free, offline access to realistic hand anatomy models. These resources enhance understanding of complex hand morphology and shape for improved learning.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Medical Education
- 3D Modeling
Background:
- Hand anatomy, including complex muscles, is challenging to learn.
- Computer-assisted learning with 2D images and 3D models can aid understanding.
- Existing tools may not fully capture the stereoscopic morphology of the hand.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present advanced software tools for learning hand stereoscopic morphology.
- To provide accessible and up-to-date learning resources for hand anatomy.
Main Methods:
- Developed software based on horizontal sectioned and outlined images of a male cadaver.
- Created vertical planes, volume models, and surface models.
- Produced software for browsing orthogonal planes and rotating volume models, plus a PDF for rotating surface models.
Main Results:
- All software tools are free to download and usable offline.
- Three types of tools allow viewing hand anatomy from multiple perspectives.
- Tools can be utilized based on individual learning requirements.
Conclusions:
- New software tools utilize realistic cadaver images and diverse functions.
- These tools are expected to enhance comprehensive knowledge of hand shape.
- The developed resources aim to improve anatomical education of the hand.
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