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VIRTUAL DISSECTION – STUDENTS TRAIN ON A 3-D CADAVER

University of Michigan makes advances in the world of virtual medicine

Students at the University of Michigan’s School of Dentistry, are among the first to try the new 3-D dissection system. Using cutting edge projectors, tracking equipment and screens; developers at U-M have created an extremely detailed 3-D hologram of a human cadaver.

With the aid of a joystick and special glasses users can slice through tissue layers, explore organs or perform full dissections. The user is tracked using motion-tracking cameras which allows the system to update the projections for the user’s point of view. The 3-D system is designed to enhance rather than replace traditional anatomy instruction. According to Alexandre DaSilva, assistant professor at the U-M School of Dentistry, the new system is of great benefit to students, as they can now back up and redo cuts; and also have the ability to enlarge areas for closer viewing.

The system is not just restricted to dissection, its developers say it can explore anything with a 3-D data set, with possible applications in anything from archaeology to engineering. The potential uses are endless!

Students virtually dissect hologram like 3d candevar

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  • Michigan, USA
  • University of Michigan’s School of Dentistry