title: New Generation of Three-Dimensional Tools to Learn Anatomy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Virgen de la Concha, Zamora, Spain. rtaberneror@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Roberto D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Tabernero Rico
authors.affiliation: Hospital Virgen de la Concha, Zamora, Spain.
authors.forename: Juan A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Juanes Méndez
authors.affiliation: Hospital Virgen de la Concha, Zamora, Spain.
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Prats Galino
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007858:Learning; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
keywords: Anatomical 3D models; Free software; Skull base; TC images