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Development of 3D Stereoscopic Virtual Model of the Pelvis from Computed Tomography Images
Author(s) -
James Amber Mechelle,
Smith Andrew D.,
Cui Dongmei
Publication year - 2016
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.30.1_supplement.568.22
Subject(s) - stereoscopy , computer science , computer vision , segmentation , anatomy , 3d model , artificial intelligence , pelvis , 3d reconstruction , volume rendering , computer graphics (images) , rendering (computer graphics) , medicine
The use of 3D stereoscopic models in teaching is an innovative approach to anatomy education that allows learners to better appreciate relevant anatomical structures in a virtual model. By utilizing various imaging modalities in the creation of these models, students are able to spatially relate 3D representations of the musculature, bones, nerves, connective tissue, vasculature, etc. derived from real living human examples captured by radiologic imaging. In this model, AMIRA ® software was used to create a 3D reconstruction of the pelvis using manual image segmentation and surface rendering of native computed tomography images from a 74‐year‐old male. The muscles of the gluteal region, pelvic floor, and proximal musculature of the medial compartment of the thigh were segmented and assigned pseudocolor to simplify identification and improve discrimination of the desired structures from other regions of the images. The 3D pelvic models have been presented stereoscopically in a virtual reality environment that allows students to view the structures from any angle or perspective. Support or Funding Information Faculty Scholarship Exchange Award