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Continuous development and implementation of digital 3D anatomy models at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagreb

Introduction: In 2016 the implementation of digital 3D labeled anatomy models in veterinary anatomy teaching has started at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Zagreb. At that time a digital 3D labelled atlas of the thoracic and pelvic limb skeleton with a free access was developed. Although the atlas was meant for the use during the self-study, it proved to be highly valuable also during practicals. The good practice has continued and different digital 3D anatomy models have been developed to improve the anatomy teaching and learning process. Materials and Methods: A dog skull, bottlenose dolphin heart and an equine stifle joint were recorded by a CT scanner. Digital 3D models were edited in the computer programs Blender and 3D Slicer. SD Som Pro was used to create the superficial texture and Final Mesh for labeling anatomical structures according to Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria, 2017. In addition, an online questionnaire on the usefulness of these 3D models was answered by 99 veterinary medicine students. Results: Three new 3D models (dog skull, bottlenose dolphin heart and right equine stifle joint) were developed and labeled with more than 175 anatomical terms. They are available free of charge at wwwi.vef.hr/3datlas/index/. Students graded these 3D models as very helpful (92.9%) and used them during the self-study (91.9%). Conclusion: Digital 3D models are a valuable tool for veterinary anatomy teaching. Their availability to the students should be increased at low costs or for free.

digital 3D anatomy models, dog skull, bottlenose dolphin heart, equine stifle joint

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