title: Two-dimensional sectioned images and three-dimensional surface models for learning the anatomy of the female pelvis.
abstract: In the Visible Korean project, serially sectioned images of the pelvis were made from a female cadaver. Outlines of significant structures in the sectioned images were drawn and stacked to build surface models. To improve the accessibility and informational content of these data, a five-step process was designed and implemented. First, 154 pelvic structures were outlined with additional surface reconstruction to prepare the image data. Second, the sectioned and outlined images (in a browsing software) as well as the surface models (in a PDF file) were placed on the Visible Korean homepage in a readily-accessible format. Third, all image data were visualized with interactive elements to stimulate creative learning. Fourth, two-dimensional (2D) images and three-dimensional (3D) models were superimposed on one another to provide context and spatial information for students viewing these data. Fifth, images were designed such that structure names would be shown when the mouse pointer hovered over the 2D images or the 3D models. The state-of-the-art sectioned images, outlined images, and surface models, arranged and systematized as described in this study, will aid students in understanding the anatomy of female pelvis. The graphic data accompanied by corresponding magnetic resonance images and computed tomographs are expected to promote the production of 3D simulators for clinical practice.
authors: Department of Anatomy, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
authors: Dong Sun
authors: DS
authors: Shin
authors: Hae Gwon
authors: HG
authors: Jang
authors: Sung Bae
authors: SB
authors: Hwang
authors: Dong-Hwan
authors: DH
authors: Har
authors: Young Lae
authors: YL
authors: Moon
authors: Min Suk
authors: MS
authors: Chung
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000715:Anatomy / Q000193:education*; D002102:Cadaver; D032882:Comprehension; D003196:Computer Graphics; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003479:Curriculum; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007858:Learning; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D010388:Pelvis / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D056910:Republic of Korea; D012984:Software; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D053443:Visible Human Projects
keywords: anatomic models; computer-assisted image processing; female pelvis; three-dimensional imaging; user-computer interface; visible human projects