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Stereoscopic three‐dimensional reconstruction of the female pelvis and pelvic contents for education
Author(s) -
Sergovich Aimee Lynn,
Johnson Marjorie,
Wilson Timothy D
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.298.6
Subject(s) - stereoscopy , pelvis , perineum , anatomy , computer science , segmentation , artificial intelligence , computer vision , medicine
The anatomy of the pelvis is complex, and its three‐dimensional organization is conceptually difficult for students to grasp. The aim of this project is to create an explorable and projectable stereoscopic three‐dimensional (3‐D) model of the female pelvis and pelvic contents for anatomical education. The model is created using cyrosection images obtained from the Visible Human Project in conjunction with a general purpose three‐dimensional segmentation and surface rendering program. Anatomical areas of interest are identified and labeled on consecutive images. They are then reassembled into a three‐dimensional model. Currently the model includes the pelvic girdle, organs of the pelvic cavity, surrounding muscles, the perineum, and large blood vessels. Each structure can be individually controlled (ex. added, subtracted, made transparent) in order to reveal the organization of and relationships between structures. The model can also be manipulated and/or projected stereoscopically in order to visualize structures and relationships from different angles with excellent spatial perception. Due to its ease of use and versatility this model may provide powerful teaching tool for learning in the classroom or in the laboratory. Research support: Ontario Graduate Scholarship. Grant Funding Source Internal