More good news for medical students, as the 3D format lends a helping hand once again.
In more detail, researchers in Ireland have put together a 3D surface anatomy platform which can serve as a guide for people studying medicine or physiotherapy.
It has been reported that the 3D guide is the first of its kind in the world and is available online.
The 3D technology will allow medical students to learn in-depth about the human anatomy, as the platform will display movement, reactions and colour.
Prof. Clive Lee, Head of the Department of Anatomy, Royal College of Surgeons RCSI and Honorary Professor of Anatomy at the RHA, was quoted as saying:
“Medical students are reluctant models, so getting one to take off his shirt to demonstrate the surface anatomy of the heart valves can be a challenge.”
He underlined that the 3D guide will allow students to learn instances such as where to listen to the heart beat, how the joints were moving as well as the points where incisions could be made.
He also added that the 3D platform could be useful for artists who struggled to get models to pose for them, as it can assist them in displaying the correct skeletal and muscular structure.
Prof Lee summarised:
“This guide allows us to teach these vital lessons in a richer and more engaging manner and on a more frequent basis.”
The 3D project, which has taken two years to develop, was funded by the Irish Science Foundation as well as the Royal College of Surgeons.
Some of you might remember that you can print bones in 3D these days as well.