title: Three-dimensional geometrical models of the liver.
abstract: In this work we used a virtual approach to study the human liver by three-dimensional geometrical models. We built the models through computer aided geometric modelling techniques starting from pictures taken during both real dissections and diagnostic medical imaging. The results show in a complete modular synthesis and with a schematic iconology the structural organization of this organ in a logic sequence of layers and topographic and spatial relationship among its components. This approach represents an amazing support to clinical anatomy for teaching and research.
authors.affiliation: Dipartimento di Ingegneria Informatica, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Italia.
authors.forename: Daniele
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Peri
authors.forename: Edoardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ardizzone
authors.forename: Salvatore
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gaglio
authors.forename: Aldo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gerbino
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Buscemi
authors.forename: Riccardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mandracchia
authors.forename: Biagio
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Valentino
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cappello
authors.forename: Rosaria
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lo Verde
authors.forename: Vito
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Marciano
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Peri
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D016208:Databases, Factual; D006499:Hepatic Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D046609:Libraries, Digital; D008099:Liver / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000033:anatomy & histology