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New Generation of Three-Dimensional Tools to Learn Anatomy

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We present a new generation tool based of interactive 3D models. This models are based on the radiological two-dimensional images by computed tomography imaging. Our article focuses on the anatomical region of the skull base. These new three-dimensional models offer a wide field of application in the learning, as they offer multiple visualization tools (rotation, scrolling, zoom…). In this way, understanding of the anatomical region is facilitated. A feature to be dismissed is that a professional workstation is not required to work with three-dimensional models, since a personal computer can be viewed and interacted with the models. Educational and clinical applications are also discussed.

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  1. Hospital Virgen de la Concha, Zamora, Spain

    Roberto D. Tabernero Rico, Juan A. Juanes Méndez & Alberto Prats Galino

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Tabernero Rico, R.D., Juanes Méndez, J.A. & Prats Galino, A. New Generation of Three-Dimensional Tools to Learn Anatomy. J Med Syst 41, 88 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10916-017-0725-4

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