Interactive 3D Digital Models for Anatomy and Medical Education

Caroline Erolin

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-14227-8_1

Interactive 3D Digital Models for Anatomy and Medical Education

Caroline Erolin (Lead / Corresponding author)

Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification

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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
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	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14227-8_1
Publication status	Published - 2019

Publication series

Name	Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Publisher	Springer
Volume	1138
ISSN (Print)	0065-2598
ISSN (Electronic)	2214-8019

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education

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

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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.
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