title: Virtual reality haptic human dissection.
abstract: This project aims to create a three-dimensional digital model of the human hand and wrist which can be virtually 'dissected' through a haptic interface. Tissue properties will be added to the various anatomical structures to replicate a realistic look and feel. The project will explore the role of the medical artist and investigate the cross-discipline collaborations required in the field of virtual anatomy. The software will be used to train anatomy students in dissection skills before experience on a real cadaver. The effectiveness of the software will be evaluated and assessed both quantitatively as well as qualitatively.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee, Scotland.
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Needham
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wilkinson
authors.forename: Roger
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Soames
mesh_terms: D000715:Anatomy / Q000193:education*; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D004210:Dissection / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D006225:Hand / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D012606:Scotland; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D014110:Touch; D014584:User-Computer Interface