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Real 3D anatomy site launched - powered by 3DSOM technology
June 2011
A new 3d anatomy website real3dAnatomy.com has recently been launched allowing anyone to view high definition 3D models of real specimens in a standard web browser.
The website was a joint collaboration between the University of Bristol's Centre for Comparative and Clinical Anatomy (CCCA) and Creative Dimension Software Ltd who built the 3D content from photos using their 3DSOM Pro technology.
The project leader, Dr Cathy Fuller explains: "What's special about this resource is that although other online 3D anatomy resources are available, most use computer-generated images. The specialist software we have used in creating the resource means that the anatomical models are created from images of real specimens, and in addition are freely rotatable as if the user is holding the specimen in his or her own hand."
All that is required to view the models is a standard (Flash enabled) browser using the following link...
Currently the real3dAnatomy site includes a complete canine skeleton with detailed models of each bone including hotspots, as well as a demonstration showing the thoracic organs of the dog (the chest cavity with heart, lungs and ribs).
Medical specimens
It is important to note that the bones come from a dog which was not euthanased for the purpose of this project, but was donated with consent after euthanasia for medical reasons.
About the Centre for Comparative and Clinical Anatomy (CCCA)
The CCCA's mission is to provide outstanding education in anatomy to undergraduate students through to postgraduate clinical specialists, which supports and is supported by high-impact research in the biomedical sciences.
The Centre delivers undergraduate teaching in anatomy to preclinical Medical, Dental and Veterinary students as well as to undergraduate BSc students from a variety of disciplines in the Medical Sciences and elsewhere in the University. more info...
About Creative Dimension Software Ltd (CDSL)
CDSL are the company behind 3DSOM Pro software - a tool for creating 3D models from photographs and publishing accessible 3D content online without the need for special plugins. As part of the development of this technology CDSL also provides bespoke 3D scanning and publishing services. For more information visit www.3dsom.com/services.