Abstract
This chapter explores the creation and use of interactive, three-dimensional (3D), digital models for anatomy and medical education. Firstly, it looks back over the history and development of virtual 3D anatomy resources before outlining some of the current means of their creation; including photogrammetry, CT and surface scanning, and digital modelling, outlining advantages and disadvantages for each. Various means of distribution are explored, including; virtual learning environments, websites, interactive PDF’s, virtual and augmented reality, bespoke applications, and 3D printing, with a particular focus on the level of interactivity each method offers. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the use of such models for education is discussed. Questions addressed include; How can such models best be used to enhance student learning? How can they be used in the classroom? How can they be used for selfdirected study? As well as exploring if they could one day replace human specimens, and how they complement the rise of online and e-learning.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Biomedical Visualisation |
| Subtitle of host publication | Volume 2 |
| Editors | Paul M. Rea |
| Place of Publication | Switzerland |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Chapter | 1 |
| Pages | 1-16 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030142278 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030142261 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Publication series
| Name | Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology |
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| Publisher | Springer |
| Volume | 1138 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0065-2598 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2214-8019 |
Keywords
- E-learning
- Interactive models
- Medical art and visualisation
- Medical education
- Three-dimensional (3D) anatomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
Access to Document
- Author Accepted Manuscript
This is a post-peer-review, pre-copyedit version of an chapter published in Biomedical Visualisation: Volume 2. The final authenticated version is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14227-8_1.