Nowadays, three-dimensional imaging plays an increasingly important role in medicine and related sciences. First and foremost, three-dimensional reconstructions of anatomical structures based on in vivo imaging (computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography) are commonly used as part of diagnostics and preoperative planning. The multitude of overlapping structures and tissue layers, whose relative positions change with the phases of movement of individual parts of the body, and whose appearance depends on the point of observation of the body, poses a huge challenge to the imagination of not only novice students, but also experienced doctors. The collections presented in this project will provide a better understanding of the anatomy of structures assessed in routine imaging examinations.

In academic anatomy teaching, as well as in general education, three-dimensional images of the interior of the human body can be a very useful teaching tool, facilitating understanding of the complex structure of the human body and, at a more advanced level, providing practical references to clinical imaging during life. Currently, there are approximately 10,000 first-year medical students in Poland, and a total of approximately 40,000 students in all years of study. To this group should be added several tens of thousands of students of related fields: dentistry, physiotherapy, nursing, midwifery, emergency medical services, electroradiology, dental technology, audiology, oral hygiene, pharmacy, medical analytics, dietetics and biological sciences. Furthermore, thanks to the English nomenclature, students of similar English-language courses will also benefit from this project. Specialists in biological and technical sciences dealing with medical issues will also find interesting visualisations here that will be helpful in specific clinical or research situations. However, it is not only important to visualise the appearance of human body structures, but also to know the correct names, physiological, pathophysiological and clinical significance of the observed and dynamically changing organ systems and tissues. Therefore, Polish, Latin and English nomenclature has been used, supplemented with examples of diseases of the structures discussed. In addition, each of the scans presented can be freely rotated in virtual space, providing a detailed view and description of the anatomical structures, organs and tissues discussed. Therefore, Polish, Latin and English terminology has been used, supplemented with examples of diseases of the structures discussed. In addition, each of the scans presented can be freely rotated in virtual space, providing a detailed view and description of the anatomical structures discussed.

Full Models - VisNow

It is possible to download full models of 3D anatomical structures and their visualization through the use of VisNow software. Annotations of anatomical structures are available in Polish and Latin in files with the pac extension for selected models. Models and software are available to logged in users. To load a model, use the Wavefront OBJ reader module. Annotation of anatomical structures can be loaded via the PAC Reader module. Both modules are available from the irregular data readers directory. VisNow (visnow.org) provides a rich set of modules for loading, filtering, mapping, saving, segmentation, simulation and processing of one-, two- and three-dimensional data.